Advancing food preservation with quercetin-based Nanocomposites: Antimicrobial, antioxidant, and controlled-release strategies - A review
The global food waste crisis, driven by rapid spoilage and oxidative degradation, substantiates the urgent need for sustainable packaging innovations. Though mechanically robust, conventional petroleum-based polymers contribute significantly to environmental pollution due to their non-biodegradabili...
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| description | The global food waste crisis, driven by rapid spoilage and oxidative degradation, substantiates the urgent need for sustainable packaging innovations. Though mechanically robust, conventional petroleum-based polymers contribute significantly to environmental pollution due to their non-biodegradability. Quercetin (Qr), a bioactive flavonoid with potent antimicrobial and antioxidant properties, has emerged as a promising component in next-generation active packaging. This review examines Qr-functionalized nanocomposite films, focusing on their ability to inhibit pathogens (e.g., Escherichia coli, Salmonella, Staphylococcus aureus) and prevent oxidative damage through radical scavenging and metal chelation. Advanced fabrication methods like solution casting and electrospinning enhance Qr's controlled release, mechanical strength, and UV-shielding capabilities. The synergistic use of biopolymers (e.g., CS, PVA) and nanofillers (e.g., ZnO, Ag NPs) further enhances thermal stability, biodegradability, and antimicrobial performance. Studies show that Qr-based films can extend food shelf life by up to 50 %, significantly reducing microbial loads and oxidative markers. Despite its GRAS status, challenges like production scalability, cost-effectiveness, and long-term stability remain. By integrating nanotechnology with bioactive compounds like Qr, this innovation represents a paradigm shift toward intelligent, eco-friendly packaging aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). |
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| spelling | doaj-art-a74df736ff1a46a1a33e7315d4d18b972025-08-20T04:01:00ZengElsevierCurrent Research in Food Science2665-92712025-01-011110115910.1016/j.crfs.2025.101159Advancing food preservation with quercetin-based Nanocomposites: Antimicrobial, antioxidant, and controlled-release strategies - A reviewSakshi Jasrotia0Sonali Gupta1Manas Laxman Kudipady2Yashoda Malgar Puttaiahgowda3Department of Chemistry, Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, 576104, IndiaDepartment of Chemistry, Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, 576104, IndiaDepartment of Information and Communication Technology, Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, 576104, IndiaDepartment of Chemistry, Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, 576104, India; Corresponding author.The global food waste crisis, driven by rapid spoilage and oxidative degradation, substantiates the urgent need for sustainable packaging innovations. Though mechanically robust, conventional petroleum-based polymers contribute significantly to environmental pollution due to their non-biodegradability. Quercetin (Qr), a bioactive flavonoid with potent antimicrobial and antioxidant properties, has emerged as a promising component in next-generation active packaging. This review examines Qr-functionalized nanocomposite films, focusing on their ability to inhibit pathogens (e.g., Escherichia coli, Salmonella, Staphylococcus aureus) and prevent oxidative damage through radical scavenging and metal chelation. Advanced fabrication methods like solution casting and electrospinning enhance Qr's controlled release, mechanical strength, and UV-shielding capabilities. The synergistic use of biopolymers (e.g., CS, PVA) and nanofillers (e.g., ZnO, Ag NPs) further enhances thermal stability, biodegradability, and antimicrobial performance. Studies show that Qr-based films can extend food shelf life by up to 50 %, significantly reducing microbial loads and oxidative markers. Despite its GRAS status, challenges like production scalability, cost-effectiveness, and long-term stability remain. By integrating nanotechnology with bioactive compounds like Qr, this innovation represents a paradigm shift toward intelligent, eco-friendly packaging aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S266592712500190XFlavonoid encapsulationBiopolymer matricesShelf-life extensionElectrospinningPathogen inhibition |
| spellingShingle | Sakshi Jasrotia Sonali Gupta Manas Laxman Kudipady Yashoda Malgar Puttaiahgowda Advancing food preservation with quercetin-based Nanocomposites: Antimicrobial, antioxidant, and controlled-release strategies - A review Current Research in Food Science Flavonoid encapsulation Biopolymer matrices Shelf-life extension Electrospinning Pathogen inhibition |
| title | Advancing food preservation with quercetin-based Nanocomposites: Antimicrobial, antioxidant, and controlled-release strategies - A review |
| title_full | Advancing food preservation with quercetin-based Nanocomposites: Antimicrobial, antioxidant, and controlled-release strategies - A review |
| title_fullStr | Advancing food preservation with quercetin-based Nanocomposites: Antimicrobial, antioxidant, and controlled-release strategies - A review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Advancing food preservation with quercetin-based Nanocomposites: Antimicrobial, antioxidant, and controlled-release strategies - A review |
| title_short | Advancing food preservation with quercetin-based Nanocomposites: Antimicrobial, antioxidant, and controlled-release strategies - A review |
| title_sort | advancing food preservation with quercetin based nanocomposites antimicrobial antioxidant and controlled release strategies a review |
| topic | Flavonoid encapsulation Biopolymer matrices Shelf-life extension Electrospinning Pathogen inhibition |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S266592712500190X |
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