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| Author(s): |
de Oliveira Filho, Josemar Goncalves
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Vicente Bertolo, Mirella Romanelli
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Brito, Sabrina da Costa
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Donizette Malafatti, Joao Otavio
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Bertazzo, Giovana Brait
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Colacique, Matheus Nunes
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Paris, Elaine Cristina
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Bogusz Junior, Stanislau
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Ferreira, Marcos David
Total Authors: 9
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| Document type: | Journal article |
| Source: | Brazilian Journal of Physics; v. 52, n. 4, p. 11-pg., 2022-08-01. |
| Abstract | |
Fresh fruits and vegetables are essential sources of nutrients and bioactive compounds with a beneficial effect on human health. However, these products are highly perishable and have a short post-harvest life with significant losses worldwide. New advanced technologies, such as nanotechnology, have been used to help reduce post-harvest losses of fruits and vegetables. Nanotechnology can be applied on (i) designing edible coating materials with improved properties extending produce shelf-life, (ii) on packaging with antimicrobial activity enhanced with physical barrier properties, and (iii) additionally with sensors capable of indicating ripening stage and internal quality of fruits and vegetables. The main objective of this article was to review recent advances in the application of nanotechnology for the development of technologies capable of contributing to reduce post-harvest losses of fresh fruits and vegetables. (AU) | |
| FAPESP's process: | 19/18748-8 - Chemical composition of strawberries coated with biofilm-based on pomegranate peel extract, chitosan, and gelatin |
| Grantee: | Mirella Romanelli Vicente Bertolo |
| Support Opportunities: | Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate (Direct) |
| FAPESP's process: | 18/24612-9 - Application of nanoemulsions with essential oils as natural coatings for application in post-harvesting strawberry conservation |
| Grantee: | Josemar Gonçalves de Oliveira Filho |
| Support Opportunities: | Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate |