Valorization of Agri-Food Wastes: Extraction, Characterization and Functional Applications of Bioactive Compounds
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Biochemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2026 | Viewed by 370
Special Issue Editor
Interests: high pressure treatment; hydrostatic pressure; pasteurization; ultrasonic processing; protein isolates; sonication
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Agri-food waste has emerged as a significant global concern, contributing to environmental burden while simultaneously representing an underutilized resource rich in valuable bioactive compounds. Recent advances in food science and technology have highlighted the potential of converting agricultural by-products into high-value functional ingredients through innovative extraction, processing, and application strategies.
We are pleased to invite you to contribute to this Special Issue, which focuses on the valorization of agri-food wastes into functional and bioactive ingredients for sustainable food systems.
This Special Issue aims to explore cutting-edge research on the recovery, characterization, and utilization of bioactive compounds derived from agri-food residues. The topic aligns closely with the journal’s scope in the fields of food chemistry, processing, sustainability, and functional food development. Emphasis is placed on interdisciplinary approaches integrating green extraction technologies, biochemical analysis, and practical applications in food and nutraceutical systems.
Original research articles and review papers are welcome, and research areas may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Green extraction technologies (ultrasound, microwave, enzymatic, supercritical fluid);
- Characterization of bioactive compounds (polyphenols, carotenoids, peptides, etc.);
- Functional and antioxidant properties;
- Applications in functional foods, probiotics, and plant-based products;
- Food waste bioconversion and fermentation;
- Circular economy and sustainability in food systems;
- Encapsulation and delivery systems;
- Industrial-scale processing and techno-economic feasibility.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Pittaya Chaikham
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- agri-food waste valorization
- bioactive compounds
- functional foods
- green extraction
- food sustainability
- plant-based ingredients
- antioxidants
- circular economy
- probiotics
- food processing
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