Bioactive Compounds in Plants: Extraction and Application
A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049). This special issue belongs to the section "Natural Products Chemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2026 | Viewed by 10
Special Issue Editors
Interests: bacterial cellulose; biocomposites; montmorillonite; wound dressing; ex situ production; carbon sources; gluconacetobacter hansenii
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The remarkable diversity of natural molecules found in plants continues to drive scientific innovation across multiple fields. With complex structures and diverse biological activities, these compounds offer significant potential for applications in medicine, nutrition, materials science, and beyond.
This Special Issue, “Bioactive Compounds in Plants: Extraction and Application”, aims to highlight advanced research on the extraction, characterization, and utilization of these molecules. We welcome studies focusing on innovative and sustainable extraction techniques, advanced isolation and structural elucidation methods, investigations into biological activities and mechanisms of action, and applications in health, food science, and materials science.
Review articles providing comprehensive insights into current knowledge, challenges, and future directions in bioactive compounds are also highly encouraged. By bringing together cutting-edge research, this Special Issue seeks to expand our understanding of this topic and promote innovative applications of plant-derived bioactive compounds
Dr. Bruna Aparecida Souza Machado
Guest Editor
Dr. Klebson Santos
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- bioactive compounds
- extraction
- biological activities
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