Next Generation Nanochitosan: Applications in Animal Husbandry, Aquaculture and Food Conservation

Nanochitosan is a powerful tool that has many applications in animal husbandry, aquaculture, and food conservation. It can improve products, evaluate biological active molecules, treat diseases, deliver genes, and promote fish growth. It also has uses in preserving foods, tissue engineering, and improving the taste of aquatic and animal feeds. This book is valuable for industrial fisheries, scientists, and engineers working in post-capture processing stages.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 594 pages
Publication date: 30 March 2023
Publisher: Elsevier Science & Technology

The utilization of nanochitosan in animal husbandry, aquaculture, and food conservation has emerged as a groundbreaking approach to enhance various products and processes. This comprehensive and cutting-edge book delves into the diverse applications of nanochitosan, focusing on its potential to improve the evaluation of biological active molecules, develop disease therapeutics, facilitate DNA transport, deliver targeted drugs, promote gene therapy, enhance fish growth, preserve food, support tissue engineering, and enhance the taste of aquatic and animal feeds.

Especially valuable for industrial fisheries engaged in wild capture fishing and aquafarming, as well as scientists and engineers involved in post-capture processing stages, this book offers in-depth insights into the application of nanochitosan as an effective delivery system for vaccines, hormones, vitamins, nutrients, and antioxidants. Furthermore, its broader application for the protection and management of farm animals and fishes against disease-causing pathogens is explored.

Nanochitosan's unique properties, such as its biocompatibility, biodegradability, and antimicrobial activity, make it an ideal candidate for various applications in these fields. By leveraging its small size, high surface area, and ability to bind with biological molecules, nanochitosan can enhance the effectiveness of vaccines, improve feed efficiency, and promote overall animal health and welfare.

In conclusion, the next generation of nanochitosan: Applications in Animal Husbandry, Aquaculture, and Food Conservation is a vital resource for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers seeking to advance the field of nanochitosan. By providing comprehensive and up-to-date information on its diverse applications, this book empowers individuals and organizations to unlock the full potential of nanochitosan in improving products, promoting health, and preserving the environment.

Weight: 450g
Dimension: 235 x 191 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780323855938