Recent Advances in Micro- and Nanoencapsulation of Bioactive Compounds 2.0
A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049). This special issue belongs to the section "Materials Chemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 July 2024 | Viewed by 2049
Special Issue Editor
Interests: delivery of bioactive compounds; carotenoids; antimicrobial peptides; hydrocolloids; nano/microencapsulation
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
In the past few decades, bioactive compounds (polyphenols, flavonoids, carotenoids, essential oils, and other compounds) have been extensively studied due to a growing interest concerning their biological and pharmacological properties. However, many bioactive compounds have very low water solubility and are light-, air-, and temperature-sensitive. Micro/nanoencapsulation is an effective approach that can increase the stability, solubility, and bioavailability of bioactive compounds for their application in the food, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical industries. Many materials and encapsulation techniques can be used for the delivery of bioactive compounds. Presently, a variety of novel carrier agents and techniques have been proposed for the development of encapsulated systems. New emerging technologies improve the protection of bioactive compounds against environmental conditions and offer better characteristics of encapsulated products.
I would like to invite you to submit original research papers or review articles to this Special Issue that address any research topic related to the micro/nanoencapsulation of bioactive compounds.
Dr. Jolanta Sereikaitė
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- micro/nanoencapsulation
- bioactive compounds
- encapsulation materials
- encapsulation techniques
- controlled release
Planned Papers
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Title: Physical properties of microcapsules of Moringa oleifera leaf extract prepared by ultrasound-assisted extraction and spray-drying encapsulation
Author: Kaewmanee
Highlights: 1. UAE and spray drying method incorporated with maltodextrin, might be helpful for the preparation of Moringa oleifera leaf extract microcapsules.
2. The inlet temperatures between 140-160°C, and the core-to-wall ratio of 0.1:10 expressed the highest encapsulation efficiency.