Advanced Separation Techniques for Food Safety and Functional Component Analysis
A special issue of Foods (ISSN 2304-8158). This special issue belongs to the section "Food Analytical Methods".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 April 2026 | Viewed by 343
Special Issue Editors
Interests: food security; recovery of high value byproducts; phytochemical analysis; natural products
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Interests: extraction, separation, and chromatographic identification of bioactive molecules; biological activities in vivo and in vitro
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Guaranteeing food safety and categorizing functional components in food products are key aspects of modern food science. In this vein, progressive separation techniques act as a vital part in noticing contaminants, residues, and bioactive compounds with high precision and efficacy. Procedures viz. high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS), capillary electrophoresis (CE), and supercritical fluid extraction (SFE) are extensively used for qualitative and quantitative investigations. These tools allow the separation of complex food matrices into their individual components, permitting accurate detection of damaging substances like pesticides, mycotoxins, and heavy metals, as well as beneficial compounds such as antioxidants, vitamins, and peptides. Recent advances, counting microfluidic systems and lab-on-a-chip devices, could provide faster analysis times, minimal sample requirements, and movable applications, making real-time monitoring more accessible. Moreover, joining separation techniques with advanced detection methods like tandem mass spectrometry (MS/MS) develops sensitivity and specificity. The integration of these technologies certifies not only controlling compliance but also assists the expansion of functional foods by consenting targeted extraction and characterization of health-promoting ingredients. As consumer demand for safe, nutritious, and traceable food increases, the application of advanced separation techniques becomes progressively essential in both food safety guarantee and efficient food research. This Special Issue highlights recent advances in separation technologies that are transforming how we detect contaminants and isolate health-promoting components in complex food systems. By showcasing innovative methodologies and their applications, this collection aims to advance research in both food safety assurance and functional food development.
Dr. Slim Smaoui
Dr. Walid Elfalleh
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- innovative food safety solutions
- next-generation separation techs
- precision analysis of bioactive compounds
- smart detection of food contaminants
- functional food component profiling
- high-resolution chromatographic techniques
- advanced analytical methodologies
- real-time food quality monitoring
- green and sustainable extraction methods
- integrated lab-on-a-chip applications
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