Compounds–Derived from Nature

Dear Colleagues,

Nature stands out as a significant source of bioactive compounds, serving as a cornerstone for numerous breakthroughs in fields like chemistry, materials science, environmental sustainability, and industry. From ancient herbal medicines to innovative applications in synthetic chemistry, compounds sourced from nature continue to pave the way for advancements in research and development. With the ongoing progress in extraction, characterization, and modification techniques, the potential to utilize these compounds across various applications has grown immensely, offering sustainable and cutting-edge solutions.

The Special Issue "Compounds–Derived from Nature" aims to delve into the discovery, analysis, and applications of natural compounds across multiple scientific disciplines. By integrating chemistry, biotechnology, and applied sciences, this Special Issue underscores the transformative role of natural compounds in both foundational research and industrial applications.

In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Nutrients and phytochemicals derived from nature;
• Growing plants to boost their phytochemical content;
• Superfruits and high-value specialty crops and their phytochemicals;
• Food application of phytochemicals derived from nature;
• Non-food-related applications of phytochemicals derived from nature;
• Medical benefits of phytochemicals derived from nature;
• Methods to derive phytochemicals from nature;
• Methods of analysis of phytochemicals derived from nature.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Victoria V. Volkis
Guest Editor

Manuscript Submission Information

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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-anonymized peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Compounds is an international peer-reviewed open access quarterly journal published by MDPI.

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