Nanotechnology Interventions in Food Packaging and Shelf Life by Dar, Aamir Hussain; Nayik, Gulzar Ahmad;

Rövid leírás:

This book shows how nanotechnology has the potential to transform food packaging materials in the future and presents new innovations in nanotechnology, packaging, preservation and processing of food and food products.

Hosszú leírás:

Nanotechnology has revolutionized agriculture and food technology, improving the shelf life of foods through interventions of nanomaterials in the packaging. Smart materials, biosensors, nanobiosenors, packaging materials, nanocarbon dots, and nanodevices address aspects of the food industry, such as food safety, food security, and packaging and shelf life.

Nanotechnology Interventions in Food Packaging and Shelf Life shows how nanotechnology has the potential to transform food packaging materials in the future.

Nanotechnology applied to food packaging can increase the shelf life of foods, minimize spoilage, ensure food safety, and repair damaged packaging.

• Sheds light on benefits of nanotechnology in the food packaging industry








• Contains information on utilization of nanocellulose and nanofibrils in food packaging








• Provides an overview of nanosensor applications for shelf-life extension of different food materials

This book presents a comprehensive review of new innovations in nanotechnology, packaging, preservation, and processing of food and food products. It serves as a useful tool for food engineers and technologists in the food packaging industry.

Tartalomjegyzék:

1. Application of Nanotechnology in Food Packaging & Food Quality. 2. Nanotubes as Packaging Tool. 3. Nanocellulose for food packaging applications. 4. Nanomaterials-based biosensors for packaging application 5. Nanotechnology derived antimicrobial packaging. 6. Nanofibrils and nanorods based nanofillers for food packaging application. 7. Oxide based nanocomposites for food packaging application. 8. Nanostructure based bioactive packaging. 9. Shelf extension of foods through nanosensor application. 10. Silver nanoparticles as food packaging additives for shelf life extension. 11. Nanoencapsulation of essential oil based packaging for shelf life extension of foods. 12. Engineered nanoparticles for shelf extension and food safety. 13. Potential Risks, Health Safety Feature, and Public Acceptance of Nanoparticles in Packaging. 14. Toxicity, government regulations and future of nanotechnology in food packaging. 15. Environmental Toxicity of Emerging Micro and Nanoplastics: A Lesson Learned from Nanomaterials.