Effect of chitosan coatings supplemented with chitosan-montmorillonite nanocomposites on postharvest quality of 'Hom Thong' banana fruit.

The chitosan (CTS) solutions supplemented with chitosan-montmorillonite (CTS-MMT) nanocomposites at various concentrations were prepared for free-standing films by the casting technique. Incorporating 2% CTS-MMT nanocomposites into the free-standing CTS films could improve the water-resistance and oxygen barrier of the film. For the postharvest experiment, CTS and CTS supplemented with CTS-MMT nanocomposite solutions were applied as banana fruit coating by the dipping technique.

Development and application of nanofibrillated cellulose coating for shelf life extension of fresh-cut vegetable during postharvest storage.

Food loss is a global concern nowadays. Fresh produce has the highest rate of loss among food products. In this study, nanocellulose suspensions were employed to coat on a perishable vegetable (spinach) for extending its shelf life during postharvest storage.