Advanced Materials and Chromatographic Techniques for Analysis, Isolation, Valorization of Natural Products
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Porous Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2026
Special Issue Editors
Interests: preparative two-dimensional liquid chromatography; plant polysaccharide structure and bioactivity; nanotechnology for transdermal delivery of polysaccharides
Interests: HPLC; HPLC-MS; food; natural products
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Natural products have long served as a rich source of bioactive compounds with significant potential for pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and industrial applications. However, the efficient extraction, purification, and analysis of these compounds continue to pose challenges because of their complex matrices and low concentrations. This Special Issue aims to address these challenges by highlighting innovative materials and advanced chromatographic techniques that enhance the efficiency, selectivity, and accuracy of natural product research.
We warmly invite researchers, scientists, and engineers from academia and industry to submit their original research articles, comprehensive reviews, and short communications focused on, but not limited to, the following topics:
- Advanced Materials: Development and application of novel materials, such as nanoparticles, graphene-based composites, metal–organic frameworks (MOFs), and ionic liquids, for the selective extraction and purification of natural products.
- Chromatographic Techniques: Advances in chromatographic methodologies, including high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), gas chromatography (GC), supercritical fluid chromatography (SFC), and capillary electrophoresis (CE), with an emphasis on improved resolution, sensitivity, and throughput in the separation and analysis of natural compounds.
- Sample Preparation Methods: Innovative approaches to sample preparation and pretreatment, such as solid-phase extraction (SPE), liquid–liquid extraction (LLE), and other emerging technologies that enhance recovery rates and analytical precision.
- Isolation and Purification: Scalable and efficient strategies for isolating and purifying bioactive constituents from natural sources, particularly those emphasizing green, sustainable, and environmentally benign processes.
- Valorization of Agricultural Waste: Technological and methodological advances in recovering high-value compounds from agricultural by-products and waste streams, supporting circular economy principles and promoting sustainability.
This Special Issue offers a state-of-the-art overview of recent developments in the field and serves as a valuable reference for researchers and professionals engaged in natural product discovery and development. We look forward to receiving your contributions and to making this Special Issue a significant milestone in advancing the integration of materials science and natural product research.
Dr. Duxin Li
Guest Editor
Dr. Fan Liu
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- advanced materials for natural product extraction
- novel chromatographic stationary phases
- high-sensitivity analytical techniques for complex matrices
- green extraction and purification methods
- valorization of agricultural by-products
- bioactive materials from natural sources
- nanomaterials in sample preparation
- sustainable separation technologies
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