About this Research Topic
Nanoencapsulation technology has been considered one of the effective methods to improve the bioaccessibility of nutrient and bioactive compounds. The use of nanostructured steady-state systems based on food-grade materials for nutrient and bioactive compound delivery appears as an interesting topic in the field. The nanosized delivery systems with small size, high permeability, and good stability can significantly increase the stability against physical, chemical, or enzymatic degradation of the essential nutrients, such as peptides, minerals, polyunsaturated fatty acids, vitamins, amino acids, etc. The nanostructured steady-state systems can also remove undesired tastes/odors, reduce degradation in the gastrointestinal tract, improve the bioavailability, and realize controlled release of the bioactive compounds. The food-borne proteins and polysaccharides have been used to fabricate nanoparticulate encapsulate with great potential in the food industry in terms of application. Therefore, the nanostructured steady-state systems with enhanced bioaccessibility have received great attention for nutrient and bioactive compound delivery.
This Research Topic focuses on the design and preparation of the nanostructured steady-state systems including nanoemulsions, micelles, nano complexes, lipid-based nanoparticles, nanoparticles, nanohydrogels, biopolymer-based nanoparticles, etc., where the biomacromolecules are used in the development of carriers for nutrient and bioactive compounds delivery. Different techniques of constructing nanostructured systems will be described from the academic and engineering aspects and the impact of preparation conditions on nanostructured steady-state systems will also be discussed. The knowledge and advances about these nanostructured systems for the delivery of nutrients and bioactive compounds will be reported to gain new insights into their biocompatibility, affinity, and interaction with the nutritional ingredients. The availability, bioaccessibility, and targeting capability of the nanostructured steady-state systems will also be addressed in relation to the influence of delivery and encapsulation on the nutrients. We welcome manuscripts from the following subtopics:
• Cutting-edge methodologies for the design and preparation of nanoscale nutrient delivery systems
• Innovative technologies for nanostructured steady-state systems for nutrient and bioactive compounds delivery
• Nanotechnology applied to improve the functionality of bioactive ingredients in food
• Controlled release nutrition delivery using smart stimuli-responsive and targeted nanocarriers
• Evaluating the behaviors of nanostructure during their passage through the gastrointestinal tract
• Validating the safety/toxicity of nanostructured biobased systems
This Research Topic focuses on the design and preparation of the nanostructured steady-state systems including nanoemulsions, micelles, nano complexes, lipid-based nanoparticles, nanoparticles, nanohydrogels, biopolymer-based nanoparticles, etc., where the biomacromolecules are used in the development of carriers for nutrient and bioactive compounds delivery. Different techniques of constructing nanostructured systems will be described from the academic and engineering aspects and the impact of preparation conditions on nanostructured steady-state systems will also be discussed. The knowledge and advances about these nanostructured systems for the delivery of nutrients and bioactive compounds will be reported to gain new insights into their biocompatibility, affinity, and interaction with the nutritional ingredients. The availability, bioaccessibility, and targeting capability of the nanostructured steady-state systems will also be addressed in relation to the influence of delivery and encapsulation on the nutrients. We welcome manuscripts from the following subtopics:
• Cutting-edge methodologies for the design and preparation of nanoscale nutrient delivery systems
• Innovative technologies for nanostructured steady-state systems for nutrient and bioactive compounds delivery
• Nanotechnology applied to improve the functionality of bioactive ingredients in food
• Controlled release nutrition delivery using smart stimuli-responsive and targeted nanocarriers
• Evaluating the behaviors of nanostructure during their passage through the gastrointestinal tract
• Validating the safety/toxicity of nanostructured biobased systems
Keywords: bioactive compounds, delivery, bioaccessibility, nanotechnology, nutrition
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