Yu-Hao Zhou, A. Mujumdar, S. Vidyarthi, M. Zielińska, Huilin Liu, Li-Zhen Deng, Hongwei Xiao
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Abstract
ABSTRACT Food safety and food security are subjects of great concern around the world. Ensuring a sustainable supply of nutrient-dense and safe food is a grand challenge. Nanotechnology will bring great opportunities to improve food safety and enhance agricultural productivity in a sustainable way. This study presents a critical concise overview of the basic principles and applications of diverse nanotechnologies in solving food safety and security issues. Following an overview of recent work relevant to food safety issues, several key applications of nanotechnology in food packaging and contaminant detection are outlined. The important role of nanotechnology in addressing agricultural production, water resource management (such as nanofiltration and nanosterilization), harmful substance adsorption, and nutrient delivery is discussed. Finally, opportunities for further research and development in nanotechnology for food safety and security are identified. It is noteworthy that large scale industrial applications of nanotechnology are not commonplace yet as major issues of cost and potential adverse effects on human health continue to remain impediments to be overcome.
期刊介绍:
Food Reviews International presents state-of-the-art reviews concerned with food production, processing, acceptability, and nutritional values—examining the relationship of food and nutrition to health, as well as the differing problems affecting both affluent and developing nations. Offering technical solutions to critical global food dilemmas and shortages, Food Reviews International contains articles of interest for:
•food scientists and technologists
•food and cereal chemists
•chemical engineers
•agriculturists
•microbiologists
•toxicologists
•nutritionists