Extraction, Analysis and Process Optimization of Bioactive Compounds from Food Sources
A special issue of Processes (ISSN 2227-9717).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2026 | Viewed by 99
Special Issue Editor
Interests: bioactive compounds extraction; process optimization in food engineering; ultrasound-assisted extraction; antioxidant and nutraceutical analysis; sustainable food processing; agro-industrial byproducts valorization; HPLC and spectroscopic techniques; circular economy in food science
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue focuses on advanced strategies for the extraction, analysis, and process optimization of bioactive compounds from food sources, emphasizing sustainable and efficient methodologies. It invites contributions on innovative techniques such as ultrasound-assisted extraction, supercritical fluid methods, and optimization algorithms to enhance yield and bioactivity of compounds like polyphenols, antioxidants, and nutraceuticals from fruits, vegetables, and agro-industrial byproducts. Key areas include analytical tools for compound identification (e.g., HPLC-MS), process modeling for scalability, and applications in functional foods, pharmaceuticals, and health promotion. By addressing challenges in energy efficiency, waste reduction, and bioaccessibility, this Special Issue aims to bridge academia and industry, providing insights into emerging trends and future directions for optimizing bioactive recovery in a circular economy framework.
Prof. Dr. Felipe de Moura Souza
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- bioactive compounds extraction
- process optimization in food engineering
- ultrasound-assisted extraction
- antioxidant and nutraceutical analysis
- sustainable food processing
- agro-industrial byproducts valorization
- HPLC and spectroscopic techniques
- circular economy in food science
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