Valorization of Nanoencapsulated Bioactive Compounds
摘要
This chapter reviews the valorization of nanoencapsulated bioactive compounds, highlighting their enhanced stability, bioavailability, and commercial potential across various industries. Nanoencapsulation offers a transformative approach to delivering bioactives more effectively, protecting them from environmental degradation, and enabling controlled release. The chapter explores key benefits such as extending product shelf life, improving functionality, reducing reliance on synthetic additives, and supporting sustainability through the utilization of natural ingredients and by-products. Applications in food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and agriculture are discussed, with a focus on the role of nanoencapsulation in creating innovative, health-promoting, and environmentally friendly products. Challenges such as regulatory hurdles and cost-effectiveness are addressed, along with strategies to overcome these barriers. The chapter concludes by emphasizing the future potential of nanoencapsulation in driving advancements in health, sustainability, and product innovation.