Fabrication of chitosan-based functional nanocomposite films: Effect of quercetin-loaded chitosan nanoparticles

Quercetin-loaded chitosan nanoparticles (QCNP) were prepared using a simple one-pot chemical reaction and used to prepare chitosan-based bioactive packaging films. The QCNP was characterized using analytical methods. The QCNP-added chitosan film was yellowish and exhibited a light transmittance of >83% with excellent UV blocking properties. The addition of QCNP significantly influenced the physical properties such as mechanical, thermal, and...