Advances in Food Preservatives

Bochra Bejaoui is an Associate Professor of Analytical Chemistry at the Faculty of Sciences of Bizerte (University of Carthage) and a researcher at the Useful Materials Laboratory of INRAP. She holds a Ph.D. and an HDR in Analytical Chemistry and specializes in the development of extraction and separation methods, as well as in the design of functional nanomaterials and materials derived from industrial by-products. These materials are integrated into advanced analytical approaches aimed at extracting and identifying high-value compounds and detecting contaminants in environmental and food matrices, while also supporting applications in antimicrobial technologies. Her research also focuses on the valorization of natural biomolecules, and the assessment of food quality. Her work is grounded in an integrated approach combining methodological optimization, experimental design strategies, and the development of sustainable adsorbents. In the field of food safety, Dr. Bejaoui develops robust analytical methods for monitoring undesirable compounds and evaluating food preservatives, examining their extraction, effectiveness, and potential impacts. She has authored numerous peer-reviewed articles and book chapters and has held various editorial responsibilities, including serving as a guest editor for the journal Materials and as editor of the book “Updates on Titanium Dioxide”. Dr. Bejaoui also contributes to several national and international research projects, reinforcing her commitment to advancing analytical chemistry, food chemistry and environmental science.