Nanoscience in food and agriculture. 4 ([2017])

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Shivendu Ranjan, Nandita Dasgupta, Eric Lichtfouse, editors.
• Editors: Ranjan, Shivendu; Das Gupta, Nandita; Lichtfouse, Eric
• Contents: Preface; Contents; About the Editors; Chapter 1: Active Nanocomposites in Food Contact Materials; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Food Packaging; 1.2.1 From Conventional Polymers to Bioplastics; 1.2.2 Active Packaging; 1.2.2.1 Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Active Packaging; 1.2.3 Natural Additives; 1.2.4 Antimicrobial Activity of Essential Oils; 1.2.5 Antioxidant Activity of Essential Oils; 1.3 Nanotechnology in the Food Industry; 1.3.1 Nanoclays; 1.3.2 Metallic Nanofillers; 1.3.2.1 Silver Nanoparticles; 1.3.3 Nanocomposites in Food Packaging; 1.3.3.1 Preparation and Processing. 1.4 Active Nanocomposites1.4.1 End-of-Life for Active Nanocomposites; 1.4.2 Risk Assessment and Migration in Active Nanocomposites; 1.5 Legislation; References; Chapter 2: Nanopackaging in Food and Electronics; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Nanotechnology in Food Industry; 2.3 Food Packaging; 2.3.1 "Improved" Polymers; 2.3.2 "Active" Polymers; 2.3.3 "Intelligent/Smart" Polymers; 2.4 Nanomaterials in Food Packaging; 2.4.1 Nano Emulsions; 2.4.2 Antimicrobial Nanoparticles; 2.4.3 Polymeric Nanocomposites; 2.4.4 Carbon Nanotubes; 2.4.5 Nano Coatings; 2.4.6 Nano Laminates. 2.4.7 Clay Nanoparticles and Nano Crystals2.4.8 Nano Sensors; 2.4.9 Biobased Fillers for Nanocomposites; 2.4.9.1 Starch and Their Derivatives; 2.4.9.2 Polylactic Acid (PLA); 2.4.9.3 Polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB); 2.4.9.4 Polycaprolactone (PLC); 2.5 Structure and Morphology of Packaging Nanomaterials; 2.6 Effects of Nanopackaging on Food; 2.7 Packaging Materials Being Used in Industries Currently; 2.8 Advantages of Nanomaterials in Food Packaging; 2.8.1 Improvement of Mechanical Properties; 2.8.2 Improvement of Barrier Properties; 2.8.3 Active Packaging; 2.8.4 Surface Biocides. 2.9 Toxicological Effects2.10 Environmental and Health Issues; 2.11 Regulations on Use of Nanotechnology in Foods; 2.12 Microelectromechanical Systems in Food Packaging; 2.13 Nanoelectromechanical System; 2.14 Nanomaterials in Electronic Packaging; 2.15 Materials Used in Nanopackaging; 2.15.1 Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs) in Nanopackaging; 2.15.1.1 Carbon Nanotubes Fabrication; 2.15.1.2 Electrical Transport in Perfect Nanotubes; 2.15.1.3 Mechanical Properties; 2.15.1.4 Thermal Properties; 2.15.1.5 CNTs as Field Emitters; 2.15.1.6 Bio-chemical Sensors; 2.15.2 Nanowires. 2.15.2.1 Fabrication of the Nanowires2.15.2.2 Properties of Nanowires; 2.15.2.3 Mechanical Properties; 2.15.2.4 Future Aspects of Nano Wires; 2.15.3 Nanocomposites; 2.15.3.1 Fabrication of Nanocomposite; 2.15.3.2 Electrical and Thermal Conductivity of Nanocomposites; 2.16 Conclusion; References; Chapter 3: Food-Grade Nanoemulsions for Protection and Delivery of Nutrients; 3.1 Introduction to Food Grade Nanoemulsions; 3.2 Fundamental Aspects of Conventional, Micro and Nanoemulsions; 3.3 Techniques for Formation of Nanoemulsions; 3.3.1 High Energy Nanoemulsification Methods.
• Publisher Details: [Cham] Switzerland : Springer
• Publication Date: 2017
• Extent: 1 online resource, illustrations
• Subjects: 664; 630; Life sciences; Food industry and trade -- Technological innovations; Nanotechnology; Agricultural innovations; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Agriculture -- Agronomy -- Crop Science; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Agriculture -- Agronomy -- General; Agricultural innovations; Food industry and trade -- Technological innovations; Nanotechnology; Life Sciences; Agriculture; Food Microbiology; Science -- Life Sciences -- Biology -- Microbiology; Microbiology (non-medical); Agriculture; Technology & Engineering -- Agriculture -- General; Agricultural science; Electronic books; Electronic book
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9783319531120; 3319531123
• Related ISBNs: 9783319531113; 3319531115
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Print version record.
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