“Ovidius University Annals of Chemistry” (OUAC) is a biannual journal, which publishes peer reviewed original articles, in the form of regular papers, review articles and short communications, in all fields of chemistry (fundamental and applied) and chemical engineering. The editorial board intends to encourage the publication of studies concerning food chemistry, pharmaceutical chemistry, materials chemistry and petroleum technology. We strongly support the submission of manuscripts in the environmental sciences, especially those concerning the marine environment, regarding as well international, national and/or regional environmental issues.