Extraction, Processing and Application of Natural Compounds as Preservatives
A special issue of Processes (ISSN 2227-9717). This special issue belongs to the section "Separation Processes".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 March 2025 | Viewed by 396
Special Issue Editors
Interests: natural products screening for food and cosmetic preservatives, and antimicrobial activity
Interests: pharmaceutical sciences; medicinal plants; pharmacognosy
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue is dedicated to conveying recent research and advances in natural compounds as preservatives, under the umbrella of the ‘Innovations, Challenges and Applications’ theme. This Special Issue will be focused on bringing together the recent research and progress in the realm of natural compounds used as preservatives, delving into their effectiveness, safety, and wide-ranging applications across diverse industries. This Special Issue will cover an array of topics, including but not limited to the following:
1) Cutting-edge Natural Preservatives: Exploration of innovative natural compounds, such as plant extracts, essential oils, and biodegradable polymers, as viable substitutes for synthetic preservatives.
2) Mechanisms of action: In-depth examinations of the antimicrobial, antioxidant, and other functional features of natural compounds that strengthen their preservative properties.
3) Formulation and Stability: Research studies focusing on numerous formulation techniques and stability issues related to the incorporation of natural compounds as preservatives into various product formulations.
4) Regulatory and Consumer Perspectives: Dialogues on regulatory guidelines, safety evaluations, and consumer attitudes that impact the acceptance of natural preservatives.
Dr. Kashif Shamim
Dr. Jin Zhang
Dr. Preet Amol Singh
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- natural preservatives
- antimicrobial compounds
- antimicrobial mechanisms
- formulation stability
- regulatory guidelines
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