Advances in Food Antimicrobial Compounds
A special issue of Microorganisms (ISSN 2076-2607). This special issue belongs to the section "Antimicrobial Agents and Resistance".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2026 | Viewed by 7
Special Issue Editor
Interests: food waste valorization for the production of sustainable food packaging; novel food polymers; food ingredients; antimicrobial compounds
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Food security and agricultural productivity are global issues which require innovative solutions. Antimicrobial agents are commonly utilized in food systems for preservation, coatings for agriculture produce, and in food packaging systems to reduce pathogen growth and extend shelf life. In recent years, there has been a growing preference for naturally sourced antimicrobials over chemical-based variants due to the health risks associated with the latter and the growing resistance of pathogens. This Special Issue will focus on the effects of using natural antimicrobials and their applications in real food systems and preservation, including antibacterial food packaging systems that aim to extend the shelf life of fresh produce, meats and seafood. Studies which incorporate antimicrobial coatings on fresh produce will also be considered.
Dr. Jaslyn Jie Lin Lee
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- natural antimicrobial
- shelf-life extension
- preservation
- packaging
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