Non-Thermal Processing Technologies in Food Science: From Stabilization to Bioactive Analysis
A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049). This special issue belongs to the section "Food Chemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 1 April 2026 | Viewed by 9
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Interests: cereal science; metabolomics; novel technique in food processing
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Interests: innovative agriculture; novel agricultural product development; agricultural application of nuclear technology; whole grains; lipids; proteins; flavour; food processing; food nutrition and health
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to invite you to contribute to this Special Issue entitled “Non-Thermal Processing Technologies in Food Science: From Stabilization to Bioactive Analysis”. Non-thermal technologies such as high-pressure processing, pulsed electric fields, cold plasma, ultrasound, and oscillating magnetic fields present promising alternatives to conventional thermal methods. These innovative approaches effectively inhibit microbial growth and enzyme activity, thereby ensuring food safety and extending shelf life, while simultaneously preserving the natural nutritional value, sensory qualities, and functional integrity of food products.
A central focus of this Special Issue is to explore the dual role of these technologies: from fundamental stabilization to their profound impact on bioactive compounds. We seek contributions that delve into the mechanisms of action, process optimization, and the multifaceted effects on food matrices. Specifically, we encourage submissions addressing the following themes: (i) the efficacy of different non-thermal treatments in achieving microbial and enzymatic stabilization; (ii) their influence on the retention, enhancement, and extraction of bioactive compounds like polyphenols, vitamins, and antioxidants; (iii) advanced analytical methodologies for assessing quality attributes and profiling bioactive components in non-thermally processed foods; (iv) and the implications of these processing routes on the bioavailability and bioactivity of food constituents.
We invite the submission of original research articles, comprehensive reviews, and short communications that explore the role of non-thermal technologies in modern food science and technology.
Dr. Chenguang Zhou
Dr. Zhen Yang
Guest Editors
Dr. Siyao Liu
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- non-thermal processing
- food stabilization
- bioactive compounds
- high-pressure processing
- pulsed electric fields
- cold plasma
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