Innovative Sustainable Methods for Food Component Extraction
A special issue of Separations (ISSN 2297-8739). This special issue belongs to the section "Analysis of Food and Beverages".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 October 2025 | Viewed by 59
Special Issue Editors
Interests: HPLC; GC; natural products; bioactive compounds
Interests: applied chemistry; instrumental analysis methods; electroanalytics; voltammetric techniques; biosensors
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The food industry is increasingly prioritizing sustainable separation techniques for extracting food components, driven by heightened consumer demand for environmentally responsible practices and regulatory pressures. Recent technological advancements, such as innovative filtration systems, supercritical extraction methods, and microwave-assisted extraction, are revolutionizing the landscape by minimizing resource consumption and energy usage while enhancing the efficiency and quality of food products.
These methods not only improve the purity and yield of bioactive compounds but also align with global sustainability goals, addressing the urgent need for eco-friendly practices in food processing. However, challenges remain, including high initial costs and technical limitations that can hinder widespread adoption. Ongoing research is crucial to develop cost-effective solutions and optimize these technologies further.
As the market for functional foods continues to expand, exploring various extraction methods that deliver high-quality ingredients with minimal ecological impact is essential. We invite researchers to submit original articles, reviews, or short communications that highlight innovative practices in the separation and extraction of food components, focusing on both technological advancements and environmental considerations.
Dr. Nada Grahovac
Dr. Zorica Stojanovic
Dr. Ana Đurović
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- sustainable separation
- food extraction
- environmental responsibility
- resource minimization
- innovative techniques
- bioactive compounds
- functional foods
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