Nanotechnology in food and plant science: challenges and future prospects

MA Ansari - Plants, 2023 - mdpi.com
Globally, food safety and security are receiving a lot of attention to ensure a steady supply of
nutrient-rich and safe food. Nanotechnology is used in a wide range of technical processes …

Novel trends and applications of natural pH-responsive indicator film in food packaging for improved quality monitoring

L Zheng, L Liu, J Yu, P Shao - Food Control, 2022 - Elsevier
Natural pH-responsive indicator films usually used in smart packaging can real-time monitor
the changes of food quality. The pH-responsive colorimetric indicator films based on natural …

An extensive review of natural polymers used as coatings for postharvest shelf-life extension: Trends and challenges

M Iñiguez-Moreno, JA Ragazzo-Sánchez… - Polymers, 2021 - mdpi.com
Global demand for minimally processed fruits and vegetables is increasing due to the
tendency to acquire a healthy lifestyle. Losses of these foods during the chain supply reach …

Transport of nanoparticles in porous media and its effects on the co-existing pollutants

X Ling, Z Yan, Y Liu, G Lu - Environmental Pollution, 2021 - Elsevier
Nanomaterials are widely used in daily life owing to their superior characteristics. The
release and transport of nanoparticles (NPs) in the environment is inevitable during their …

Make your packaging colorful and multifunctional: The molecular interaction and properties characterization of natural colorant-based films and their applications in …

J Huang, Z Hu, G Li, L Hu, J Chen, Y Hu - Trends in Food Science & …, 2022 - Elsevier
Background Great attentions have been paid on the safety and quality of food products,
leading to emerging innovations in food packaging industry. The natural colorants with eco …

Chitosan and its derivatives: preparation and antibacterial properties

AR Egorov, AA Kirichuk, VV Rubanik, VV Rubanik Jr… - Materials, 2023 - mdpi.com
This comprehensive review illuminates the various methods of chitosan extraction, its
antibacterial properties, and its multifarious applications in diverse sectors. We delve into …

Medicinal and chemosensing applications of chitosan based material: A review

KM Al-Ahmary, SR Al-Mhyawi, S Khan… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Chitosan (CTS), has emerged as a highly intriguing biopolymer with widespread
applications, drawing significant attention in various fields ranging from medicinal to …

[HTML][HTML] Nanochitosan from crustacean and mollusk byproduct: Extraction, characterization, and applications in the food industry

P Koirala, Y Bhandari, A Khadka, SR Kumar… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Crustaceans and mollusks are widely consumed around the world due to their delicacy and
nutritious value. During the processing, only 30–40% of these shellfish are considered …

Long-term quality retention and decay inhibition of chestnut using thymol loaded chitosan nanoparticle

X Guo, L Chu, T Gu, S Purohit, L Kou, B Zhang - Food Chemistry, 2022 - Elsevier
Thymol (TMO) was loaded into chitosan nanoparticles (CSNPs) to inhibit chestnuts decay
during storage. Three chestnut treatments were evaluated, including the CK (uncoated …

Selenium nanoparticles–enhanced potato starch film for active food packaging application

BK Ndwandwe, SP Malinga, E Kayitesi… - … Journal of Food …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
This work developed an active selenium nanoparticles‐based potato starch film. The
incorporation of selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) improved the microstructure, physical and …