Challenges of Technology and Processing for Plant Extraction
A special issue of Plants (ISSN 2223-7747). This special issue belongs to the section "Phytochemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 November 2025 | Viewed by 464
Special Issue Editors
Interests: pharmaceutical engineering; sustainable chemistry, green extraction technologies; green solvents (supercritical carbon dioxide, subcritical water, ultrasound- and microwave-assisted extraction), physical-chemical, biochemical, and pharmacological analyses; valorization of (food, agricultural, industry, marine, communal) waste and by-products by applying green engineering
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Interests: green extraction processes; bioactive compounds; valorization of by-products of the food industry; valorization of agricultural waste
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
With the growing global emphasis on sustainability, plant extracts must be obtained through environmentally responsible methods to support advancements in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, food, and nutraceuticals. However, conventional extraction techniques often face challenges related to efficiency, selectivity, environmental sustainability, and scalability. This Special Issue explores innovative approaches to plant extraction, with a focus on overcoming technological and processing limitations. Emphasis will be placed on green solvents, advanced extraction technologies, process optimization, and biorefinery integration. Contributions addressing the scale-up of extraction processes, regulatory considerations, and sustainability assessments are also welcome. By bringing together interdisciplinary research, this Special Issue aims to highlight novel methodologies that enhance extraction efficiency, improve bioactive compound recovery, and reduce environmental impact. The findings will contribute to advancing plant extraction technologies, ensuring their industrial feasibility while aligning with the principles of green chemistry and the circular economy.
Key topics
This Special Issue invites original research articles, reviews, and perspectives on, but not limited to, the following topics:
- Green solvents and extraction techniques;
- Supercritical fluid extraction;
- Subcritical water extraction;
- Ultrasound-assisted extraction;
- Microwave-assisted extraction;
- Deep eutectic solvents;
- Ionic liquids;
- Solvent-free extractions;
- Process optimization and modeling;
- Biorefinery and waste valorization;
- Advances in solvent systems;
- Challenges in industrial scale-up.
Dr. Jelena Vladić
Dr. Nataša Nastić
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- plant extracts
- extraction techniques
- green solvents
- bioactive compounds
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