Photodynamic inactivation with natural photosensitizers: Impact on camellia seeds and improvement of its oil yield and quality.

Microencapsulation of rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis L.) phenolic extract and exploring its potential as a natural antioxidant barrier for frying oil

This study optimized maltodextrin concentrations and drying temperatures for the encapsulation of rosemary phenolic compounds using spray drying. Subsequently, the work examined the impact of incorporating these encapsulated phenolics (at concentrations of 75 and 150 ppm) into antioxidant-free frying oils on its qualit...

A Bioinspired, Photostable, Rain-Resilient Zein-Polyphenol-Based Nanocomposite with Enhanced Pesticidal Activity for Sustainable Agrochemical Delivery

Conventional pesticide formulations suffer from poor foliage retention, rapid photodegradation, and the need for repeated applications, thereby reducing field efficacy and increasing environmental burden. Herein, we designed a water-dispersible, bioinspired nanopesticide (IND@PLA@PZTA) by coating indoxacarb-loaded po...

Cepharanthine-mediated photodynamic inactivation and active gelatin packaging for pork preservation.

Photodynamic inactivation (PDI) offers a green, non-thermal and sustainable strategy for controlling foodborne pathogens and spoilage microorganisms in animal-derived foods, and natural products are increasingly being explored as photosensitizers. Here, we identify the previously underexplored photodynamic antibacteria...

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...

Preparation, Characterization, and Control Efficacy of a Cinnamon Oil-based Nanoemulsion against Phytophthora Cankers in Durian and Avocado: from Lab to Field Trials

Simple presoaking modulates phytochemical recovery, antioxidant capacity, and macrophage responses of onion skin extracts

Onion skin is a phenolic-rich by-product, but practical preprocessing strategies for directing phytochemical recovery remain insufficiently defined. This study evaluated whether brief presoaking in water, 5% vinegar, 1% citric acid, a vinegar–citric acid mixture, or 0.3% H₂O₂ for 4–12 min altered subsequent methanol-re...