Nanobiotechnology for Food Processing and Packaging

Nanobiotechnology for Food Processing and Packaging discusses the use of nanomaterials to prevent contamination in food processing and packaging. It covers topics such as food quality, safety, and management, as well as preparative methods and antimicrobial/antifungal activities.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 672 pages
Publication date: 01 December 2023
Publisher: Elsevier Science & Technology

Nanobiotechnology for Food Processing and Packaging delves into the utilization of nanomaterials as an environmentally friendly, sustainable, cost-effective, and user-friendly approach to prevent various forms of physical, biological, and chemical contamination in food products. Authored by experts from diverse multidisciplinary backgrounds, each chapter explores the application of nanomaterials as a resilient tool for addressing numerous challenges in food processing and packaging. The book focuses on nanobiotechnology in processing and packaging, considering factors such as food quality, safety, and management. It also highlights various preparative methods and antimicrobial/antifungal activities, including the mechanism of action of various bionanocomposites and food toxin detection nanobiosensors. Furthermore, other sections explore potential food toxin detection, food packaging, and materials like nanomaterials, nanocomposites, carbon-based nanomaterials, polymer-based nanocomposites, and various binary and tertiary nanocomposites, along with their mechanistic approaches.

Dimension: 235 x 191 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780323917490