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Substantia. An International Journal of the History of Chemistry is a open access peer-reviewed international journal dedicated to the history of Chemistry and edited by the University of Florence. Topics of interest include traditional and innovative perspectives in the development of Chemistry. Fundamentals and implications of chemical theories and related sciences, interdisciplinary works (highlighting the interconnections between Chemistry, other scientific disciplines, arts, technology, social and human sciences), contributions from unpublished sources are welcome. The journal is published open access and offers top quality original full papers, essays, experimental works, reviews, biographies and dissemination manuscripts. All contributions are in English.

Editor-in-Chief
Pierandrea Lo Nostro, Università degli Studi di Firenze, Italy
 
eISSN: 2532-3997

HIST-Substantia Outstanding Paper Award

The History of Chemistry (HIST) Division of the American Chemical Society and Substantia, edited by the Department of Chemistry of the University of Florence, launch a new "HIST-Substantia Outstanding Paper Award" to award the best history paper published in the journal. This annual award consists in a prize of 500 € that will be paid to the corresponding author of the paper.

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Announcements

Current IssueVol 10, No 2 (2026)

Published September 30, 2026

Issue Description

Cover image: Antenna of a mole crab. Technique: Confocal (10X Objective Lens Magnification) by Dr. Igor Robert Siwanowicz (Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Janelia Research Campus, Ashburn, Virginia, USA). Courtesy of Nikon Small World (Honorable Mention, 2024 Photomicrography Competition, https://www.nikonsmallworld.com).

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Table of Contents

Editorial

The Origin of Sugars
Diego Tesauro
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.36253/Substantia-4343

Research Articles

Peter Griess (1829-1888) – Breweries, Diazonium Salts, Dyes
Juergen Heinrich Maar
9-24
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.36253/Substantia-4164
Chemethics: Towards an Ethics of Chemical Intervention
Apostolos Gerontas
25-34
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.36253/Substantia-4117
DNA as a Language: A Linguistic Comparison with Human Spoken and Written Systems
Jack Cohen, Barak Akabayov
35-38
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.36253/Substantia-3980
Response Surface Methodology-Assisted Optimization, Purification, Characterization and Application of Natural Dye from Bischofia Javanica Leaves on Cotton
Poro D. Clark
39-52
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.36253/Substantia-3883
Tracing Electroadhesion from Classical Electrostatics to Smart Adhesives and Robo Grippers: Building the Bridges With ChatGPT
Chitnarong Sirisathitkul, Yaowarat Sirisathitkul
53-64
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.36253/Substantia-3754
Polyvalent Antivenom Potential of Cnestis ferruginea Root Extracts: Chromatographic Analysis and In Vivo Efficacy Against Snake Venoms
Gloria Ndukwe, Judith Nkedishu, Joshua Konne
65-78
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.36253/Substantia-3691
Modulating the AGE-RAGE Signaling Pathway in Degenerative Processes: Molecular Mechanisms and Therapeutic Prospect of Phytochemicals
Ikechukwu Achinihu, Chidi Duru
79-102
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.36253/Substantia-3872
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Substantia. An International Journal of the History of Chemistry 

Substantia is an open access peer-reviewed academic international journal dedicated to traditional perspectives as well as innovative and synergetic implications of history and philosophy of Chemistry.  It is meant to be a crucible for discussions on science, on making science and its outcomes. Substantia hosts discussions on the connections between chemistry and other horizons of human activities, and on the historical aspects of chemistry.

eISSN: 2532-3997

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