Focusing on the role of nanotechnology in food development, this book delves into food-grade nano-emulsions, emphasizing their importance and applications. It outlines various techniques for producing these emulsions and reviews the key ingredients and components involved. Comprehensive and authentic, the content serves as a valuable resource for understanding the functional details and methods related to nano-emulsions in the food industry.
In this book we present ten chapters describing the synthesis and application of nanomaterials for health, food, agriculture and bioremediation. Nanomaterials, with unique properties are now being used to improve food and agricultural production. Research on nanomaterials is indeed revealing new applications that were once thought to be imaginary. Specifically, applications lead to higher crop productivity with nanofertilisers, better packaging, longer food shelf life and better sensing of aromas and contaminants. these applications are needed in particular in poor countries where food is scarce and the water quality bad. Nanotechnology also addresses the age old issue of water polluted by industrial, urban and agricultural pollutants. For instance, research produces nanomaterials that clean water more efficiently than classical methods, thus yielding water for drinking and irrigation. However, some nanomaterials have been found to be toxic. Therefore, nanomaterials should be engineered to be safe for the environment.
This book is the third volume on Nanoscience in Food and Agriculture, published in the Sustainable Agriculture Reviews series. In this book we present ten chapters describing the synthesis and application of nanomaterials for health, food, agriculture and bioremediation. Nanomaterials with unique properties are now being used to improve food and agricultural production. Research on nanomaterials is indeed revealing new applications that were once thought to be imaginary. Specifically, applications lead to higher crop productivity with nanofertilisers, better packaging, longer food shelf life and better sensing of aromas and contaminants. These applications are needed in particular in poor countries where food is scarce and the water quality bad. Nanotechnology also addresses the age old issue of water polluted by industrial, urban and agricultural pollutants. For instance, research produces nanomaterials that clean water more efficiently than classical methods, thus yielding water for drinking and irrigation. However, some nano materials have been found to be toxic. Therefore, nanomaterials should be engineered to be safe for the environment.
This book is the second volume on this topic within the series. With unique properties, nanomaterials are rapidly finding novel applications in many fields such as food, medicine, agriculture and pollution. Such applications include to treat cancer, nanosensors to detect food contamination, nanomaterials for food packaging, nanoencapsulation to preserve nutraceuticals, and nanofertilisers for advanced agriculture. After an introductory chapter on property rights of nanomaterials, readers will discover the applications of nanotechnology in food, health, environment, ecotoxicology and agriculture.
Nanotechnology is a rapidly advancing field that offers significant knowledge and industrial applications benefiting society. While initial applications focused on material sciences, its use in agriculture and food is emerging, driven by the need for efficient, safe, and sustainable food production due to population growth. Nanotechnology promises enhancements in crop production, water quality, nutrition, packaging, and food security. However, comprehensive reviews and clear textbooks on this topic are limited. This book contains 10 chapters detailing the synthesis and application of nanomaterials in health, food, and agriculture. Unique nanomaterials are set to transform agriculture and food production, with applications such as nanofertilizers for improved plant growth and nanosensors for food contamination detection. The first two chapters provide an overview of nanotechnology applications in agriculture, food, water, and the environment. Subsequent chapters explore health and environmental applications, including green methods for synthesizing metal nanoparticles for water purification and the removal of contaminants using nanostructured materials. Nanosensors for detecting pathogenic bacteria and improving food and water quality are also discussed, along with advancements in packaging quality and the protection of food ingredients through nanoparticles.
