Novel Developments in Chemical Characterization and Evaluation of Bioactive Compounds
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Chemical and Molecular Sciences".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 September 2025 | Viewed by 23
Special Issue Editor
Interests: sustainable oxidation processes; catalysis; transformation and structural characterization of organic compounds; innovative products development from plant biomass; extraction of phytochemicals from agroforestry and agroindustrial by-products; value-added products; circular bioeconomy; liquid and gas chromatography; bioactivity; antioxidant; antimicrobial activity
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Dear Colleagues,
The exploration of bioactive compounds from natural sources continues to captivate researchers, driven by their remarkable benefits for health and potential applications across diverse fields. These compounds, including polyphenols, terpenoids, alkaloids, steroids, polysaccharides, fatty acids offer antioxidant, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and anti-cancer effects, as well as support for metabolic regulation and neurodegenerative disease prevention.
Renewed interest in traditional medicinal plants highlights the untapped potential of natural resources for producing value-added products. However, the complexity and diversity of bioactive compounds pose challenges in their extraction, processing, and evaluation, requiring advanced and innovative methodologies for precise chemical characterization and functional assessment.
This Special Issue focuses on cutting-edge developments in the identification, characterization, and application of bioactive compounds from natural sources. Original research and review articles are invited on topics including, but not limited to advanced extraction, purification, and structural elucidation techniques, as well as analytical methods for assessing chemical and biological properties. Topics also include exploring underutilized plant species and agri-food by-products, and developing novel products for health, cosmetics, agriculture, and beyond.
Dr. Cláudia Neves
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- bioactive compounds
- natural sources
- extraction techniques
- structural elucidation
- analytical methods
- value-added products
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