date:Aug 11, 2021
The Department of Science and Technology has stated that Indian researchers have developed a composite paper made of carbon (graphene oxide) loaded with preservatives, that can be used as wrappers to help extend the shelf-life of fruits. Unlike the present technology, where preservatives are adsorbed by the fruit, the wrapper releases the preservative only when needed. The wrapper can be reused, which is a first.
A team of researchers led by P.S. Vijayakumar from the Institute of Nano Science a