Multifunctional sodium alginate/nanocellulose fibers/chitosan edible coating: A sustainable strategy for prolonged fruit preservation and reduced cold-chain dependency.

Fruits and vegetables are highly susceptible to storage conditions; therefore, the long-term preservation of fresh produce without cold-chain storage remains a remarkable challenge to food security. Herein, we synthesis a multifunctional, edible coat…

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