Ultrasonic-Assisted Synthesis and Cytocompatibility Assessment of TiO<sub>2</sub>/SiO<sub>2</sub> Nanoparticles-Impregnated Gum Arabic Nanocomposite: Edible Coating of Dates for Shelf-Life Extension.
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ABSTRACT: The post-harvest management of fruit is crucial to preventing its decay and loss. Generally, edible coatings are applied to fruit to avoid decay and microbial contamination. We have used ultrasonication to synthesize TiO2 and Pennisetum glaucum residue-derived biosilica embedded in gum arabic nanocomposite. The SiO2/TiO2/gum arabic nanocomposite morphological and crystalline features were investigated using a scanning electron microscope and X-ray diffractometer, respectively. The SiO2/TiO2/gum arabic cytocompatibility was assessed using cell viability and microscopic assay. The SEM images revealed that 70-90 nm biosilica and 70-100 nm TiO2 nanostructures were present on the gum arabic. According to MTT assay and micr
SUBMITTER: Athinarayanan J
PROVIDER: S-EPMC11769035 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
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