Preparation and Characterization of Chitosan–Nano-ZnO Composite Films for Preservation of Cherry Tomatoes

Chitosan is widely used as a natural preservative of fruits and vegetables, but its poor mechanical and water resistances have limited its application. Therefore, in this study, we prepared chitosan composite films by incorporating different amounts of nano-zinc oxide (nano-ZnO) to improve the mecha...

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Published in:Foods
Main Authors: Yu Li, Yu Zhou, Zhouli Wang, Rui Cai, Tianli Yue, Lu Cui
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-12-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/10/12/3135