Plant Pigments: Extraction, Characterization and Application
A special issue of Plants (ISSN 2223-7747). This special issue belongs to the section "Phytochemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2026 | Viewed by 291
Special Issue Editors
Interests: extraction of natural pigments; valorization of plant waste and residues; fungal pigments and sustainable bio-colorants
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The demand for natural pigments has grown exponentially across the food, cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and textile industries, driven by consumer preference for sustainable, non-toxic, and eco-friendly alternatives to synthetic colorants. While traditional plant sources have been widely studied, there is a growing and vital need to explore innovative and sustainable sources. This Special Issue aims to highlight recent advances in the extraction, characterization, and application of natural pigments, particularly emphasizing the valorization of plant waste and residues, as well as the promising potential of pigments derived from fungi.
We invite researchers to contribute original research articles and comprehensive reviews covering novel and green extraction technologies, the biochemical characterization of these biocolorants, and their practical applications and stability in industrial contexts.
Dr. Antonio Belda Antolí
Dr. Bàrbara Micó-Vicent
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- natural pigments
- fungal pigments
- plant waste valorization
- green extraction techniques
- bio-colorants
- sustainable chemistry
- pigment characterization
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