Data on Nanocrystals Reported by Lei Chen and Colleagues [Poly-(lactic acid) composite films comprising carvacrol and cellulose nanocrystal-zinc oxide with synergistic antibacterial effects].

A recent study conducted in Hangzhou, People's Republic of China, explores the use of nanocrystals in antimicrobial food packaging. The researchers incorporated carvacrol and modified cellulose nanocrystal-zinc oxide into a poly(lactic acid) matrix to create a composite film. The film demonstrated improved mechanical properties, UV resistance, and antimicrobial effects compared to films made solely from poly(lactic acid). The composite film also extended the storage period for strawberries. This research provides a foundation for the development of new organic/inorganic composite antimicrobial film materials. [Extracted from the article]