From Nature to the Lab: Extraction, Analysis, and Applications of Plant Bioactives and Synthetic Counterparts
A special issue of Plants (ISSN 2223-7747). This special issue belongs to the section "Phytochemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 July 2026 | Viewed by 112
Special Issue Editors
Interests: pharmacognosy; natural products chemistry; NMR; chromatography; phytochemistry
Interests: isolation and spectroscopic identification of natural products; development of synthetic analogs that enhance the biological activity of natural products; natural product chemistry; organic synthesis
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue focuses on the exploration of bioactive compounds derived from plants and their synthetic analogs, highlighting their significance in various fields such as pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, cosmetics, and agriculture. It aims to present recent advances in extraction methods, chemical characterization, and functional applications of these compounds. Particular focus is on innovative analytical techniques and sustainable extraction processes, as well as the development of synthetic derivatives that enhance or mimic the biological activity of natural products. By integrating natural and synthetic approaches, this Issue seeks to provide a comprehensive understanding of the potential and versatility of bioactive compounds in addressing global health and industrial challenges.
Dr. Olga St. Tsiftsoglou
Prof. Dr. Haralambos E. Katerinopoulos
Guest Editors
Dr. Ioannis Fotopoulos
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- bioactive compounds
- green extraction methods
- phytochemical analysis
- antioxidant activity
- secondary metabolites
- chromatography and spectroscopy
- pharmaceutical/nutraceutical applications
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