Natural Product Separation and Characterization of Bioactive Plant Compounds

Dear Colleagues,

Natural products continue to be an inexhaustible source of structurally diverse and biologically active compounds. Advances in chromatographic and spectrometric techniques have significantly expanded our ability to separate, purify, and characterize bioactive molecules from plants and other natural sources. These methodological innovations play a pivotal role not only in natural product chemistry but also in pharmaceutical, food, cosmetic, and biotechnology research.

This Special Issue of Separations, entitled “Natural Product Separation and Characterization of Bioactive Plant Compounds,” aims to highlight recent developments in separation science applied to natural bioactive compounds. We welcome the submission of original research papers, communications, and comprehensive reviews addressing, but not limited to, the following topics:

• Innovative chromatographic and hyphenated techniques for natural product isolation;
• Advances in sample preparation and purification of bioactive metabolites;
• Analytical strategies for structural elucidation and quality control;
• Applications of separation science in pharmacology, nutraceuticals, and related fields.

We invite you and your collaborators to contribute to this Special Issue. Your expertise will help provide an up-to-date overview of how separation science is currently driving progress in natural product research.

We look forward to receiving your valuable contributions.

Dr. Maria Luiza Zeraik
Guest Editor

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