Botanical Extracts: Biological Activities, Nanoformulations and Application
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Chemical and Molecular Sciences".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 October 2026 | Viewed by 15
Special Issue Editors
2. Research Institute for Medicinal Plants and Herbs, Budakalász, Hungary
Interests: plant; biostimulants; biology
Interests: molecular biology; biodiversity; natural resource management; ecosystem ecology; plant ecology
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The scope of this Special Issue is to provide an interdisciplinary platform for recent advances in the discovery, characterization, and utilization of plant-derived bioactive compounds. Botanical extracts have long been recognized as valuable sources of therapeutic molecules, functional ingredients, and natural protectants in the fields of agriculture, food, and health sciences. In recent years, progress in extraction technologies, chemical profiling, and molecular biology has significantly expanded our understanding of their complex biological activities, including antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and anticancer properties.
A particular emphasis is placed on the emerging role of nanoformulations, which have revolutionized the delivery and bioavailability of botanical compounds. Nanocarriers, liposomes, nanoemulsions, and polymer-based systems provide innovative strategies to overcome solubility, stability, and targeted delivery challenges, thereby enhancing the efficacy and safety of natural products.
Furthermore, this Special Issue welcomes contributions that highlight the translational applications of botanical extracts and their formulations in medicine, nutrition, crop protection, and biotechnology. Both original research articles and comprehensive reviews are invited to stimulate cross-disciplinary dialogue and promote innovative solutions that bridge traditional knowledge with modern scientific approaches.
Dr. Eszter Virág
Dr. Beáta B. Tóth
Dr. Zoltán Zombori
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- botanical extracts
- phytochemicals
- biological activities
- antioxidant activity
- antimicrobial activity
- nanoformulations
- nanocarriers
- bioavailability
- natural products
- sustainable applications
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