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Review
. 2020 Feb 3;9(2):148.
doi: 10.3390/foods9020148.

An Overview of the Applications of Nanomaterials and Nanodevices in the Food Industry

Mehwish Shafiq  1 , Sumaira Anjum  1 , Christophe Hano  2 , Iram Anjum  1 , Bilal Haider Abbasi  3
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Review

An Overview of the Applications of Nanomaterials and Nanodevices in the Food Industry

Mehwish Shafiq et al. Foods. .

Abstract

The efficient progress in nanotechnology has transformed many aspects of food science and the food industry with enhanced investment and market share. Recent advances in nanomaterials and nanodevices such as nanosensors, nano-emulsions, nanopesticides or nanocapsules are intended to bring about innovative applications in the food industry. In this review, the current applications of nanotechnology for packaging, processing, and the enhancement of the nutritional value and shelf life of foods are targeted. In addition, the functionality and applicability of food-related nanotechnologies are also highlighted and critically discussed in order to provide an insight into the development and evaluation of the safety of nanotechnology in the food industry.

Keywords: food industry; food packaging; food safety; nanocapsules; nanomaterials; nanosensors.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare no conflict of interest.

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Role of nanotechnology in various sectors of the food industry.
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Figure 2
An overview of applications of nanomaterials in the food industry.
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Graphical representation of different types of nanomaterials used in the food industry. (A) Metallic nanoparticles, (B) Polymeric micelle, (C) Liposomes nanoparticles, (D) Polymeric nanoparticles, (E) Solid-core mesoporous nanoparticles, (F) Branched gold nanoparticles, (G) Mesoporous nanoparticles, (H) Surface functionalized nanoparticles, (I) Nanorod, (J) Porous silica nanoparticles, (K) Dendrimer, (L) Carbon nanotubes.
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Figure 4
Classification of food nanopackaging.
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