Future Edible Oils: Green Extraction, Analytical Techniques and Food Industry Applications
A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049). This special issue belongs to the section "Green Chemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2026 | Viewed by 2
Special Issue Editors
Interests: green extraction; alternative solvents; functional application; process intensification
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Interests: green extraction of natural products; green chemistry; bioactive compounds
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The global demand for sustainable and nutritious edible oils is rapidly growing, driving innovation across the entire value chain. This Special Issue explores cutting-edge advancements in green extraction technologies (e.g., enzyme-assisted, supercritical CO2, ultrasound- and microwave-assisted methods, etc.) and novel oeaginous resources and their underutilized bioactive compounds (e.g., tocotrienols, vitamins, lignans and cyclopeptides, etc.). We also highlight advanced analytical techniques (e.g., omics, hyperspectral imaging, AI-driven assessment) and novel food industry applications (including functional foods, plant-based alternatives, and lipid-based delivery systems). Contributions on circular economy approaches (e.g., byproduct valorization), sustainability assessments (LCA, techno-economic analysis), and regulatory considerations for next-generation edible oils are also welcome. Studies emphasizing health benefits of unconventional oils (microbial, algae, insect-derived) and their endogenous bioactive compounds are particularly encouraged, as are papers on process intensification and optimization for preserving bioactive compounds. This collection aims to advance eco-friendly, high-value edible oils to address future food security and sustainability challenges.
You may choose our Joint Special Issue in Foods.
Dr. Ying Li
Dr. Anne Sylvie Fabiano-Tixier
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- edible oils
- green extraction
- sustainable processing
- analytical techniques
- functional lipids
- circular bioeconomy
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