The invention belongs to the technical field of comprehensive utilization and preservation of agricultural by-product resources, and particularly relates to capsicum
straw nanocellulose hydrogel as well as a preparation method and application thereof. The capsicum leaf
essential oil-loaded capsicum
straw nanocellulose hydrogel provided by the invention is prepared from
polyvinyl alcohol,
sodium alginate, capsicum
straw nanocellulose, capsicum leaf
essential oil Pickering emulsion and water. Due to the unique
fiber network structure of the capsicum straw nanocellulose, the hydrogel forms a more uniform and interconnected porous structure, has a huge specific surface area, is distributed with abundant active sites, and can efficiently load and stably release active substances such as capsicum leaf
essential oil and the like. The capsicum leaf essential oil-loaded capsicum straw nanocellulose hydrogel provided by the invention has excellent
oxidation resistance and mechanical properties, also has good water absorption and
water retention capacities, and can create a suitable moist environment, so that water loss of
fruits and vegetables is avoided, and rotting caused by excessive
moisture is avoided, thereby effectively prolonging the
shelf life of the
fruits and vegetables.