Advanced Biodegradable and Functional Coatings for Postharvest Quality Preservation
A special issue of Coatings (ISSN 2079-6412). This special issue belongs to the section "Coatings for Food Technology and System".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 November 2026 | Viewed by 214
Special Issue Editors
Interests: postharvest physiology of vegetables, fruits, and cut flowers; vegetable production; salinity and drought stress in vegetables; soilless cultivation systems; cultivation and postharvest physiology of geophyte plants; greenhouse vegetable production; postharvest LED lighting systems; postharvest ultraviolet (UV) applications; edible coatings; and active packaging technologies
Interests: postharvest physiology of vegetables, fruits, and cut flowers; vegetable production; salinity and drought stress in vegetables; soilless cultivation systems; cultivation and postharvest physiology of geophyte plants; greenhouse vegetable production; postharvest LED lighting systems; postharvest ultraviolet (UV) applications; edible coatings; and active packaging technologies
Interests: viticulture and grape cultivation; grapevine physiology and stress biology; grapevine rootstocks and rootstock–scion interactions; edible coating and active packaging technologies; sustainable agriculture; climate change adaptation; and reduction of food losses
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Recent advances in material science, plant physiology, and postharvest technology have accelerated the development of biodegradable films and edible coatings as sustainable alternatives to conventional preservation methods. Beyond their environmental advantages, these bio-based systems are increasingly recognized for their functional roles in maintaining quality, reducing physiological disorders, and mitigating postharvest stress in fresh foods.
This Special Issue focuses on innovative biodegradable and functional coating technologies designed to enhance the postharvest performance of fruits, vegetables, and other fresh produce. Emphasis is placed on mechanisms related to moisture regulation, modification of gas exchange, reduction of oxidative stress, antimicrobial activity, and the preservation of nutritional and sensory attributes. Studies incorporating biopolymers, natural extracts, nanoparticles, bioactive compounds, and concepts related to active or smart packaging are particularly welcome.
The aim of this Special Issue is to bridge material innovation with postharvest physiology, providing a platform for interdisciplinary research that supports sustainable food systems through the reduction of postharvest losses while maintaining product quality and safety. Both fundamental research and applied studies with practical relevance to fresh produce systems are encouraged.
Prof. Dr. Rezzan Kasim
Prof. Dr. Mehmet Ufuk Kasim
Dr. Selda Daler
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- biodegradable films
- edible coatings
- postharvest quality
- horticultural crops
- active packaging
- biopolymers
- shelf life extension
- postharvest stress mitigation
- fresh produce preservation
- sustainable food systems
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