There has been a significant increase in the development of edible films and coatings in
recent times, and this is expected to have a significant impact on the quality of fruit and …

Background Citrus is one of the most economically important horticultural crops in the world.
Citrus are vulnerable to the postharvest decay caused by Penicillium digitatum and P …

In this study, oregano essential oil (OEO) has been encapsulated in chitosan nanoparticles
by a two-step method, ie, oil-in-water emulsion and ionic gelation of chitosan with sodium …

Postharvest diseases are one of the major causes for the postharvest loss of horticultural
fresh produce during the supply chain. The incidence of postharvest diseases can affect the …

Montmorillonite (MMT) nanoclay and rosemary essential oil (REO) were incorporated into
chitosan film to improve its physical and mechanical properties as well as antimicrobial and …

Significant postharvest losses occur during the supply chain of fresh produce. Postharvest
decay is one of the main factors that determines losses and compromises the quality of fruit …

Antimicrobial and antioxidant properties of essential oils have previously been extensively
reviewed. The mechanisms of action of essential oils have not been clearly identified but …

Since the publication of the first edition of this text, ever-increasing coatings research has led
to many developments in the field. Updated and completely revised with the latest …

The aim of this study was to produce novel water-soluble and thermally stable chitosan
nanoparticles (NPs) loaded with different levels (1%, 1.2%, 1.4% and 1.5%) of summer …

An effective antimicrobial system was developed by using oregano essential oil (OEO)
Pickering emulsion. The Pickering emulsion was stabilized by cellulose nanocrystals …