Nanotechnology and Nanomaterials in the Agri-Food Industries: Smart Nanoarchitectures, Technologies, Challenges, and Applications

ISBN-13: 9780323996822 / Angielski

Pardeep Singh; Puja Khare; Disha Mishra

Spis treści

Section 1. Recent trends in synthesis and application of nanomaterials for agri-food industries 1. Green nanomaterials as sustainable alternatives in the agri-food industries 2. Synthesis, properties, and advances in the application of biodegradable nanomaterials and composites

Section 2. Applications of engineered nanomaterials in agro-industries 3. Nanostructures for crop production and protection 4. Nanostructures as delivery vehicles for pesticides, herbicides, growth hormones, fertilizers, and nutrients 5. Nanosensors for contaminants and pathogen detection 6. Nanostructures for nanobionics and genetic engineering in plants

Section 3. Applications of engineered nanomaterials in food processing industries 7. Nanostructures for active food packaging and preservation 8. Smart nanomaterials in food formulations and enhancing the bioavailability of nutrients and nutraceuticals 9. Nanoscale additives and freshness indicators, nanocoatings, nanofilms, nanoemulsions 10. Nanosensors for food quality and detection of pathogens, chemicals, and pesticides

Section 4. Issues related to the application of nanostructures and nanodevices 11. The global market of nanostructures in agri-food industries 12. Uncertainties, photo-toxicity, health impacts and environmental concerns of nanomaterials in food industry 13. Intellectual property and socio-economic issues in nanotechnology for the agri-food industries

Section 5. Policy implications and future research directions for the development of smart nanoarchitecture 14. Safety and regulatory policies for the application of nanomaterials in the agri-food industry 15. Legislative and ethical components for application of nanomaterials in the agri-food industry 16. Future perspective, challenges, and opportunities for the development of smart -nanoarchitecture in agri-food industries