Phytochemicals from Agricultural Production By-Products and Wastes and Their Re-Use
A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049). This special issue belongs to the section "Natural Products Chemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2025 | Viewed by 54
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Interests: agroindustrial by-products utilization; technological ingredients from by-products; sustainable food innovation; circular food systems; yeast-based bioactives
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are delighted to announce the launch of this Special Issue, titled “Phytochemicals from Agricultural Production By-Products and Wastes and Their Re-Use”. It aims to explore the vast potential of phytochemicals derived from agricultural by-products and wastes, with a focus on innovative strategies for their recovery, characterization, and applications in various industries. Agricultural production generates an immense volume of by-products and wastes that often go underutilized, despite being rich sources of bioactive compounds, including phytochemicals. These compounds possess remarkable biological activities, such as antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties, making them highly valuable for applications in food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and other sectors. As global efforts toward sustainability intensify, the valorization of agricultural by-products has emerged as a critical research area. Transforming these materials into valuable resources not only mitigates environmental challenges but also aligns with the principles of circular economy and sustainable development.
This Special Issue aims to provide a platform for cutting-edge research on the recovery, characterization, and utilization of phytochemicals from agricultural production by-products and wastes. The aim is to highlight innovative approaches that contribute to waste reduction, resource efficiency, and sustainable product development. Its scope is closely aligned with the journal’s commitment to advancing knowledge in sustainable agricultural practices, bio-based innovations, and their implications for human health, the environment, and the economy.
In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Extraction and characterization of phytochemicals from agricultural by-products and wastes.
- Innovative green technologies for recovering bioactive compounds.
- Functional properties and applications of recovered phytochemicals in food, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals.
- Advances in bioprocessing and biorefinery approaches for agricultural waste utilization.
- Synergies between phytochemicals and emerging fields, such as nutraceuticals and plant-based materials.
We invite researchers from diverse disciplines, including agriculture, food science, chemistry, environmental science, and biotechnology, to contribute their valuable work to this Special Issue.
We look forward to your submissions and the opportunity to showcase innovative solutions that will advance the sustainable use of agricultural resources.
Dr. Ailton Cesar Lemes
Prof. Dr. Ivaldo Itabaiana Junior
Dr. Débora de Oliveira
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- phytochemical recovery
- agricultural by-products
- sustainable valorization
- circular economy
- bioactive compounds
- biorefinery processes
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