Nanotechnology and the food sector: From the farm to the table -
Year: 2011
Type: article
Abstract: The science of nanotechnology (NT) has been hailed as the new industrial revolutionrepresenting a new frontier of the 21st century. Defined as the control of matter at an atomic ormolecular scale of between 1 and 100 nm, NT has been predicted to have a significant impact onsociety. While maintaining leadership in the competitive food market and food processingindustry, NT has the capability of breaking down and manipulating foods, a seed, chemicalpesticides and food packaging at the nano-scale level; and in so doing, is driving a nano-food andfarming revolution. Apart from its promise to address climate change NT holds the potential ofmeeting global hunger. Today, consumers demand fresh authentic, convenient and flavourful foodproducts. The future of new products and processes will witness the prolongation of their shelf lifeand freshness, improving the safety and quality of foods. NT therefore has the potential torevolutionise the food industry. Furthermore, this technology can be applied to develop nano-scalematerials, controlled delivery systems, contaminant detection and create nano-devices formolecular and cellular biology.
Author: Danny Meetoo
Institution: University of Salford
Language: English
Subfield: General Materials Science
Field: Materials Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
SDG: Zero hunger
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W70580094