02462naa a2200289 a 450000100080000000500110000800800410001902200140006002400590007410000140013324501420014726000090028930000100029852016080030865300210191665300180193765300160195565300090197170000200198070000180200070000220201870000200204070000180206070000170207870000150209577300620211021761202025-05-28       2025    bl uuuu     u00u1 u    #d  a0925-52147 ahttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.postharvbio.2025.1133972DOI1 aCHANG, Y.  aAdvances in postharvest nanotechnologybEnhancing fresh produce shelf life and quality to reduce losses and waste.h[electronic resource]  c2025  a25 p.  aPostharvest nanotechnology represents a promising frontier for enhancing the shelf life and quality of fresh produce, contributing significantly to the green revolution. This review explores the application of nanotechnology in postharvest handling and food packaging. Initially, we explored the fundamentals of nanotechnology, establishing a foundation for its various applications. We then demonstrated nanocoatings for quality preservation and nanoencapsulation for the controlled release of bioactive compounds, highlighting their roles in maintaining produce freshness. Active packaging technologies were discussed extensively, with a focus on oxygen and ethylene scavenging, CO2 control, moisture regulation, antimicrobial activity, and antioxidant release. Furthermore, we explored the advancements in intelligent packaging, emphasizing nanosensors, tracers, indicators, and quality monitoring devices, including radio frequency identification tags. The review also addressed the crucial aspects of safety and regulatory considerations, ensuring that these innovations meet the necessary standards for consumer health and environmental protection. Finally, we identified the current challenges and future directions for research and development in postharvest nanotechnology, aiming to advance this field towards practical implementation. Through comprehensive research and innovative approaches, postharvest nanotechnology holds the potential to revolutionize the way we preserve and handle fresh produce, contributing to a sustainable future by reducing losses and waste in a most effective way  aActive packaging  aAntimicrobial  aNanocoating  aVbvb1 aFERREIRA, M. D.1 aCORREA, D. S.1 aTEODORO, K. B. R.1 aPROCOPIO, F. R.1 aBREXÓ, R. P.1 aSARKHOSH, A.1 aBRECHT, J.  tPostharvest Biology and Technologygv. 222, 113397, 2025.