Date Seeds Become Food Packaging Material That Extends Shelf Life

Researchers have converted agricultural waste from date processing into nanoparticles that can be embedded in biodegradable plastic films to preserve fresh fruit. The technology regulates ethylene and carbon dioxide levels inside the package, potentially reducing food spoilage and packaging waste simultaneously—a dual sustainability win for food producers and retailers.

Originaltitel: Upcycled date-seed carbon dots in PVA biodegradable films for active packaging of Barhi dates via ethylene/CO2 modulation