Silver Nanocomposites with Enhanced Shelf-Life for Fruit and Vegetable Preservation: Mechanisms, Advances, and Prospects.

Nanomaterials (Basel)

State Key Laboratory of Vegetable Biobreeding, Institute of Vegetables and Flowers, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Vegetables Quality and Safety Control, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of China, Beijing 100081, China.

Published: July 2024

AI Article Synopsis

  • Fruit and vegetable waste is a major issue, with nanotechnology emerging as a promising solution for preservation.
  • Silver nanomaterials, particularly silver nanocomposites, are highlighted for their antibacterial properties, biodegradability, and biocompatibility, making them suitable for food preservation.
  • The study focuses on the various synthesis methods, mechanisms, and recent research advances regarding the use of silver nanocomposites in preserving fruits and vegetables.

Article Abstract

Reducing fruit and vegetable waste and maintaining quality has become challenging for everyone. Nanotechnology is a new and intriguing technology that is currently being implemented in fruit and vegetable preservation. Silver nanomaterials provide superior antibacterial qualities, biodegradability, and biocompatibility, which expands their potential applications in fruit and vegetable preservation. Silver nanomaterials include silver nanocomposites and Ag-MOF, of which silver nanocomposites are mainly composed of silver nanoparticles. Notably, not all kinds of silver nanoparticles utilized in the preservation of fruits and vegetables are thoroughly described. Therefore, the synthesis, mechanism of action, and advancements in research on silver nanocomposites for fruit and vegetable preservation were discussed in this study.

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