Advanced Approaches for Extraction and Characterization of Bioactive Compounds from Natural Products
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 192
Editors
Interests: natural product research; novel separation methods; chemical engineering and technology; optimization and statistics
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Interests: natural product research; natural food additives; novel separation methods; recovery of natural products; food safety; optimization and statistics
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Natural products continue to serve as a vital source of bioactive compounds with significant applications in pharmaceuticals, food systems, cosmetics, and environmental technologies. The effective isolation and accurate determination of these compounds are essential for elucidating their structure, functionality, and potential applications.
This Special Issue focuses on recent advances in the isolation, purification, and analytical characterization of bioactive compounds derived from natural sources. Contributions addressing methodological developments, process optimization, and innovative analytical strategies are particularly encouraged. Studies exploring the relationship between extraction, composition, and biological activity, as well as those considering sustainability and efficiency, are also within the scope of this issue.
We welcome original research articles and comprehensive reviews that provide novel insights into the discovery, analysis, and utilization of bioactive compounds from natural products.
Dr. Ebru Kurtulbaş
Prof. Dr. Selin Şahin
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- bioactive compounds
- natural products
- extraction techniques
- green extraction
- analytical characterization
- process optimization
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