Nanotechnology in Packaging for Food Industry: Past, Present, and Future
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Abstract
Nanotechnology plays a crucial role in food preservation, offering innovative solutions for food monitoring and enabling the creation of packaging with unique functional properties. The nanomaterials used in the packaging can extend the shelf life of foods, enhance food safety, keep consumers informed about contamination or food spoilage, repair packaging damage, and even release preservatives to prolong the durability of food items. Therefore, this review aims to provide an overview of the diverse applications of nanotechnology in food packaging, highlighting its key advantages. Safety considerations and regulations related to nanotechnology packaging are also addressed, along with the evaluation of potential risks to human health and the environment, emphasizing that this field faces challenges in terms of safety considerations and regulations. Additionally, the development of nanotechnology-based packaging can drive advancements in food preservation by creating safer, more sustainable, and higher-quality packaging. Thus, nanotechnology offers the potential to enhance the efficiency and functionality of packaging, delivering substantial benefits for both manufacturers and consumers.
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OpenAlex topics: Nanocomposite Films for Food Packaging · Microplastics and Plastic Pollution · Nanoparticles: synthesis and applications
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Nanotec Research Group—Nanotechnology in Bioprocesses, Chemical Engineering Postgraduation Program, Chemistry Engineering Department (DEQUI), Universidade Federal de São João del-Rei (UFSJ), Alto Paraopeba Campus (CAP), Ouro Branco 36497-899, Brazil
Nanotec Research Group—Nanotechnology in Bioprocesses, Chemistry, Biotechnology, and Bioprocesses Engineering Department, Universidade Federal de São João del Rei (UFSJ), Ouro Branco 36497-899, Brazil
MEtRICs/CubicB, Departamento de Química, NOVA School of Science and Technology, FCT NOVA, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Campus de Caparica, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal
INL, International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, 4715-330 Braga, Portugal
Department of Food Technology, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Viçosa 36570-900, Brazil
Funding
CNPq · Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de Minas Gerais (Fapemig) · Coordenacão de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES)
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