Sustainability in Phytochemistry: Advancing Green Innovations and Biodiversity Preservation
A special issue of Plants (ISSN 2223-7747). This special issue belongs to the section "Phytochemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2025 | Viewed by 641
Special Issue Editor
Interests: analytical chemistry; green chemistry; natural compounds; chemical mechanisms; phytochemicals; chemical modification of bioactive compounds; interactions between small and macromolecules
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Dear Colleagues,
The increasing emphasis on sustainability across scientific disciplines has spurred a paradigm shift in phytochemistry, a field inherently connected to natural resources and biodiversity. This Special Issue, ‘Sustainability in Phytochemistry: Advancing Green Innovations and Biodiversity Preservation’, seeks to address this critical nexus by presenting cutting-edge research and innovative methodologies that align phytochemical studies with sustainable development goals. This Special Issue will serve as a platform for exploring eco-conscious practices in the extraction, analysis, and application of plant-derived compounds while emphasizing the biodiversity conservation and responsible utilization of plant resources.
This Special Issue invites contributions across the spectrum of sustainability in phytochemistry. Topics include green analytical approaches that minimize environmental impact, renewable plant sources for bioactive compounds, and advancements in eco-friendly extraction technologies, prioritizing energy efficiency, waste reduction, and non-toxic solvents. Additionally, this Special Issue will explore the chemical perspective of allelopathy and its connection to invasive alien plant species. These plants, while posing ecological threats, also demonstrate potential as sources of valuable phytochemicals. Investigating their allelopathic interactions can offer insights into sustainable agriculture, ecological restoration, and novel applications of plant-derived compounds.
This Special Issue also delves into broader implications by encouraging interdisciplinary perspectives that bridge phytochemistry with conservation biology, green chemistry, and environmental science. Such studies illuminate the complex interplay between plant chemistry, ecosystem health, and human well-being. Reviews and perspectives synthesizing current knowledge and proposing future directions for integrating sustainability principles into phytochemical research are also welcome.
The overarching goal of this Special Issue is to advance phytochemistry by promoting sustainable practices that balance scientific innovation with environmental stewardship. Contributions should expand the theoretical and practical understanding of plant-derived compounds while demonstrating clear pathways for reducing ecological footprints and fostering biodiversity preservation. By highlighting pioneering research and fostering dialog on sustainability, this Special Issue aims to catalyze transformative changes in methodologies, applications, and ethical frameworks within phytochemical studies.
We invite researchers, practitioners, and thought leaders to contribute original research articles, reviews, and perspectives that align with the scope of this Special Issue. Together, let us chart a course toward a more sustainable future for phytochemistry, where scientific advancement harmonizes with the preservation of our planet’s invaluable natural resources.
Dr. Alen Albreht
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- sustainability in phytochemistry
- renewable plant sources for bioactive compounds
- valuable phytochemicals
- plant-derived compounds
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