Antioxidants Isolation and Characterization
A special issue of Antioxidants (ISSN 2076-3921). This special issue belongs to the section "Methods for Antioxidants Evaluation/Measurement".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2026 | Viewed by 6
Special Issue Editors
Interests: development of analytical methods for food, clinical, environmental, and (bio)fuel samples; advances in chromatography and atomic spectroscopy; analysis of microsamples; study of interferences in ICP-OES and ICP-MS techniques; chromatograph–ICP coupling for detailed chemical information; application of laser ablation for the introduction of solid samples; development of novel liquid sample introduction systems; design of innovative extraction methods for bioactive products; elemental speciation studies
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Interests: active food packaging; polymers characterization; analytical chemistry; food chemistry; food authentication; food waste reduction; polyphenols; volatile composition; antioxidant activity; oxidative stability of foods; environmental analysis
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Antioxidants from plant sources constitute a wide and heterogeneous group of secondary metabolites, including polyphenols, flavonoids, tannins, phenolic acids, carotenoids, and tocopherols. These compounds have attracted growing interest due to their capacity to counteract oxidative damage associated with chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disorders, diabetes, and neurodegenerative conditions. Beyond their relevance in human health, plant-derived antioxidants are also of considerable importance in food technology, where they contribute to the stabilization of products, and in the development of nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetic formulations.
Recent years have witnessed significant progress in both extraction and characterization strategies. Innovative techniques—such as ultrasound- and microwave-assisted extraction, supercritical fluid extraction, and the use of natural deep eutectic solvents—are providing more efficient, selective, and environmentally sustainable alternatives to conventional methods. In parallel, advances in chromatographic, spectroscopic, and metabolomic platforms allow deeper insights into the chemical diversity and structural complexity of plant antioxidants, enabling their accurate identification and quantification even within complex matrices.
This Special Issue of Antioxidants would bring together contributions that address fundamental and applied aspects of plant-derived antioxidants. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to: the optimization of novel extraction processes; chemical and structural elucidation of antioxidant compounds; evaluation of antioxidant capacity and mechanisms of action in vitro, in vivo, and in silico; and the valorization of agricultural by-products as cost-effective sources of bioactive molecules.
By providing a comprehensive overview of recent advances, this Special Issue aims to enhance understanding of the chemistry, functionality, and applications of natural antioxidants, while fostering interdisciplinary collaborations across food science, chemistry, biotechnology, and health-related disciplines.
Prof. Dr. José Luis Todolí Torró
Prof. Dr. Ana Beltrán Sanahuja
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- plant-derived antioxidants
- polyphenols
- flavonoids
- carotenoids
- phenolic acids
- green extraction techniques
- chromatographic and spectroscopic analysis
- metabolomics
- antioxidant activity evaluation
- agro-industrial by-products valorization
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