Benefits, Properties and Innovative Uses of Flavonoids
A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049). This special issue belongs to the section "Natural Products Chemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2026 | Viewed by 189
Special Issue Editors
Interests: flavonoids; antioxidants; physicochemial properties; cocrystals; metal complexes
Interests: lipid oxidation; polyphenols; antioxidants; emulsions; modelling chemical reactivity; delivery systems
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Interests: flavonoid complexes; polyphenolic compounds; antioxidant properties; biological properties; thermal analysis
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Flavonoids are a large and structurally diverse group of plant secondary metabolites that have attracted scientific interest because of their wide range of activities related to plant physiology and human health. Numerous studies have demonstrated their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, cardioprotective, neuroprotective, and anticancer properties, highlighting their importance in the prevention and management of diseases.
In addition to their well-documented health-related effects, recent advances have expanded the applications of flavonoids into new domains. These include their use as functional food ingredients, nutraceuticals, cosmetic actives, pharmaceutical leads, and natural preservatives. Progress in extraction technologies, green chemistry, nanoencapsulation, and biotechnological production has further improved flavonoid stability, bioavailability, and targeted delivery, enabling more effective and sustainable use.
This Special Issue, ‘Benefits, Properties and Innovative Uses of Flavonoids’, aims to provide a comprehensive overview of current research and emerging trends in this rapidly evolving field. Contributions addressing chemical characterization, biological activities, mechanisms of action, technological applications, and novel formulation strategies are especially welcome. We also prioritize manuscripts that address the improvement of the physicochemical properties of flavonoids (e.g., through cocrystallization, nanoencapsulation, or complexation), as these properties often limit their application in novel food and pharmaceutical formulations. Therefore, all contributions that improve fundamental knowledge of flavonoids, expand applied perspectives, or address interdisciplinary research are welcome.
Dr. Urszula Maciołek
Prof. Dr. Sonia Losada-Barreiro
Dr. Małgorzata Kosińska-Pezda
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- flavonoids
- polyphenols
- cocrystals
- bioactive compounds
- antioxidant activity
- health benefits
- functional foods
- nutraceuticals
- solubility
- bioavailability
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