About this Research Topic
The recent innovation of nanotechnology has made a great impact in every aspect of the food industry, including cultivation, production, processing, packaging, transportation, and functional food development. For example, nanotechnology has been used for increasing the overall quality of food, such as increasing the solubility and bioavailability, protecting nutritional constituents, enhancing the flavor and taste, promoting constituent delivery, and even extending the shelf life. To ensure food safety, nanomaterials have also been used for detecting food pathogens and chemical contaminants. Additionally, nanomaterials can be served as antibacterial agents and be used for intelligent packaging. However, the nanotechnology for food industry application needs to be further enhanced. And increasing exposure to nanomaterials also brings up some negative effects and safety concerns. Thus, the great advancement of nanotechnology and systematic safety assessments of nanomaterials are quite essential to promote their utilization in the food industry.
The goal of this research topic is to publish research articles in full length, short communications, technical notes, review articles, opinions and prospects covering the latest studies, progress and challenges on nanotechnology in food industry. The research topic aims to extensively explore the preparation of nano-structured materials and the development of nano-methods for food cultivation, production, processing, packaging, and safety detection as well as the future development direction.
Areas to be covered in this Research Topic may include, but are not limited to:
• Nanomaterials preparation and functionalization
• Nanotechnology for food production (Agrifood nanotechnology)
• Nanotechnology for food processing
• Nanotechnology for food preservation
• Nanotechnology for food packaging
• Nano sensors
• Safety assessment
The goal of this research topic is to publish research articles in full length, short communications, technical notes, review articles, opinions and prospects covering the latest studies, progress and challenges on nanotechnology in food industry. The research topic aims to extensively explore the preparation of nano-structured materials and the development of nano-methods for food cultivation, production, processing, packaging, and safety detection as well as the future development direction.
Areas to be covered in this Research Topic may include, but are not limited to:
• Nanomaterials preparation and functionalization
• Nanotechnology for food production (Agrifood nanotechnology)
• Nanotechnology for food processing
• Nanotechnology for food preservation
• Nanotechnology for food packaging
• Nano sensors
• Safety assessment
Keywords: nanotechnology, food production, food processing, food safety, food packaging
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