Recent Advances in Techniques for Hydrophilic and Hydrophobic Bioactive Compound Extraction
A special issue of Processes (ISSN 2227-9717). This special issue belongs to the section "Separation Processes".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 April 2024) | Viewed by 598
Special Issue Editors
Interests: advanced extraction techniques; bioactive compounds; process design
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Interests: plant bioactive molecules; natural product chemistry; antioxidants; advanced extraction techniques; essential oil; fruit quality; fruit, vegetables and herbs processing; functional food; engineering; high-performance liquid chromatography
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Thanks to growing scientific evidence, we are becoming increasingly aware of the functional properties of bioactive molecules (BAM) that can play a significant role in the treatment and prevention of various conditions. Among the most important groups of these compounds are polyphenols, terpenes, and terpenoids, polysaccharides, peptides, fatty acids, and the like. Due to differences in chemical structure, which determines their hydrophilic or lipophilic character and the bonds within the matrix, different solvents and methods are used to extract these compounds. The focus of scientific and industrial research in this area is lately shifting to a more environmentally friendly approach that involves more efficient, flexible, and cost-effective BAM extraction processes. Some of these advanced techniques utilize the assistance of microwaves, ultrasound, pulsed electric field, sub- and supercritical fluids, deep eutectic solvents, enzymes, etc., as well as combinations thereof.
This Special Issue on “Recent Advances in Techniques for Hydrophilic and Hydrophobic Bioactive Compounds Extraction” seeks high-quality papers focusing on the latest achievements on, but not limited to, the following topics:
- Selection of tailor-made greener solvents targeted to specific BAM extraction;
- Application of advanced methods aiming to increase the yield and efficiency of extraction and to modulate the chemical composition of BAM extracts;
- Modeling, optimization, and scale-up of advanced BAM extraction techniques.
Prof. Dr. Sandra Balbino
Prof. Dr. Verica Dragović-Uzelac
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- bioactive molecules
- advanced techniques
- yield
- composition
