Role of hydrothermally prepared CeO₂ in developing chitosan-based functional coating for banana preservation.

ABSTRACT: This work aims to construct a nanocomposite coating made from chitosan (CS) and hydrothermally prepared ceria nanoparticles (hCeO₂ NPs), and thoroughly evaluate its influence on extending the lifespan of post-harvest bananas over a 12-day period. The hCeO₂ NPs were characterized to confirm their synthesis before being integrated within the CS matrix. The morphological, structural, mechanical, water-, and UV-barrier properties of nanocomposite coating films were determined. Furthermore, the physicochemical properties of the fresh banana, such as visual attributes, peel color, respiration rate, firmness, weight loss, total soluble solids, titratable acidity, ripening rate, and pH, are thoroughly considered throughout storage. Results showed that the water permeability,

SUBMITTER: Nguyen TT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12405992 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature