Chitosan-based multifunctional hydrogel coatings with dual antibacterial and antioxidant properties are used for preservation and anti-corrosion
Postharvest fruit spoilage caused by microbial contamination and oxidative deterioration remains a major contributor to global food loss, necessitating multifunctional preservation strategies that are both effective and food-safe. Herein, a chitosan-based multifunctional hydrogel coating (CTS-ZnO&CA) integrating ZnO na...