Analytical Studies in Natural Products
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 December 2025 | Viewed by 20
Special Issue Editors
Interests: food materials science; rheology; food design and texture; emulsions; food gels; formulation and processing lubricants from vegetable oils and byproducts (biopolymers) of agri-food
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Interests: bioactive compound; natural products; rheology; food design and texture
Interests: natural products; rheology; food design and texture
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue of Applied Sciences pertains to analytical studies of natural products. Understanding the complex chemical makeup of natural sources is becoming increasingly significant in various scientific areas, such as pharmaceuticals, functional foods, cosmetics, and sustainable agriculture. This Special Issue aims to highlight cutting-edge analytical techniques and their central role in elucidating the structures, biological activities, and overall quality of compounds derived from nature.
Analytical studies form the bedrock of our knowledge and utilization of natural products. These investigations employ a diverse array of sophisticated techniques to dissect the complex mixtures found in nature, isolate and identify individual compounds, and quantify their presence. Furthermore, these studies are crucial for elucidating the structural characteristics of natural products, which in turn often dictate their biological activities and potential applications. By pushing the boundaries of analytical methodologies, we can unlock new possibilities for the discovery of important compounds and ensure the quality and safety of natural product-based products.
We encourage the submission of original research articles that promote innovative discoveries and comprehensive review papers that synthesize the current understanding within this domain. Potential thematic areas for contributions include, but are not limited to, the following:
- The application of advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques for the detailed analysis of natural products.
- The integration of metabolomics and chemometric approaches in natural product research.
- The isolation and structural characterization of previously unknown bioactive molecules.
- The development and implementation of robust quality control measures and standardization protocols for herbal medicinal products and dietary supplements and the exploration of innovative and sustainable extraction technologies for natural product recovery.
We look forward to receiving your contributions and fostering the exchange of knowledge in this area.
Dr. Luis Alberto Garcia Zapateiro
Dr. Somaris E. Quintana
Prof. Dr. Julián Andrés Gómez-Salazar
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- natural products
- analytical techniques
- chromatography
- spectroscopy
- mass spectrometry
- metabolomics
- chemometrics
- structure elucidation
- bioactivity
- quality control
- extraction methods
- herbal medicines
- dietary supplements
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