Synthetic Cells is an interdisciplinary journal dedicated to publishing cutting-edge research on the design, construction, and application of artificial and biomimetic cellular systems. The journal serves as a platform for integrating advances in synthetic biology, nanotechnology, catalysis, and materials science to develop functional cell-like architectures with programmable behaviors.

Scope includes but is not limited to:

• Design and assembly of artificial cells, protocells, and nanoreactors
• Integration of nanomaterials, enzymes, and catalytic systems for biocatalysis and biomass conversion
• Photocatalytic and energy-conversion systems inspired by natural photosynthesis
• Development of synthetic cell factories, biosensors, and therapeutic artificial cells
• Advanced characterization techniques, mechanistic studies, and computational modeling
• Translational engineering, scale-up strategies, and real-world applications in energy, chemicals, and biotechnology

The journal welcomes contributions that bridge fundamental science with practical innovation, supporting the global transition toward sustainable and programmable biological systems.