Cherry tomatoes in transparent active film beside a pumpkin-peel-derived CQD sample

Pumpkin-Peel CQD Active Film: A Commercialization Checklist After the 25-Day Tomato Trial

A pumpkin-peel carbon quantum dot film improved mechanical, barrier and antioxidant indicators and preserved cherry tomatoes in a 25-day comparison. This article separates those findings from the migration, toxicity, converting and end-of-life evidence still needed for commercial food packaging.

August 4, 2026 · PackingMaster