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Editorial
. 2024 Feb 4;14(3):313.
doi: 10.3390/nano14030313.

Nanoencapsulation and Nanocoating of Bioactives of Application Interest in Food, Nutraceuticals and Pharma

Cristina Prieto  1 , Jose M Lagaron  1
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Editorial

Nanoencapsulation and Nanocoating of Bioactives of Application Interest in Food, Nutraceuticals and Pharma

Cristina Prieto et al. Nanomaterials (Basel). .

Abstract

Bioactives are functional molecules that pose several challenges, including poor solubility, low permeability, and low chemical, biochemical, or process stability, resulting in reduced functionality and bioavailability [...].

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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