Haiyan Gao

A Critical Synthesis of Natural Photosensitizers in Photodynamic Food Preservation Covering Mechanisms, Matrix-Specific Applications, and Translational Barriers.

Photodynamic inactivation (PDI) is a promising nonthermal approach for food decontamination, but its translation from laboratory demonstration to industrial use remains constrained by photosensitizer chemistry, matrix optics, oxygen availability, and regulatory uncertainty. This review critically evaluates three food-r...