Aims & Scope

The valorisation of natural products is increasingly recognised as a sustainable strategy to address the rising demand for high-value compounds across the food, cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and material industries. Natural Products Valorisation aims to provide a comprehensive platform for both researchers and industry stakeholders, fostering collaboration among diverse expertise to create added value and maximise sustainability. Natural Products Valorisation is published quarterly online by Scilight Press.

The journal welcomes contributions on advances in extraction and fractionation technologies, enabling the selective recovery of bioactive molecules while minimising environmental impact. Equally important are comprehensive analytical studies of natural product extracts, ensuring accurate identification, characterisation, and quality control of complex mixtures. A particular emphasis is placed on the isolation and valorisation of vegetal by-products, supporting the transition towards circular economy models.

Emerging natural sources for cosmetic and nutraceutical applications represent a promising field for the development of health-promoting and skin-care products. In parallel, research on natural colourants, pigments, and fibres highlights safer and more sustainable alternatives for diverse industries. Advances in biocomposites and biomaterials further demonstrate the potential of renewable resources to replace fossil-based materials, while biopesticides and bioherbicides provide environmentally friendly solutions for modern agriculture. Finally, the conversion of biomass into platform chemicals underscores the role of biorefineries in generating versatile intermediates for green chemistry.

Collectively, these themes reflect the broad spectrum of opportunities encompassed by natural products valorisation, bridging fundamental research with industrial innovation and supporting the transition towards a bio-based economy.