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Applications of nanotechnology in food packaging and food safety: barrier materials, antimicrobials and sensors
Authors:Duncan Timothy V
Institution:US Food and Drug Administration, National Center for Food Safety and Technology, 6502 South Archer Road, Bedford Park, IL 60501, USA. timothy.duncan@fda.hhs.gov
Abstract:In this article, several applications of nanomaterials in food packaging and food safety are reviewed, including: polymer/clay nanocomposites as high barrier packaging materials, silver nanoparticles as potent antimicrobial agents, and nanosensors and nanomaterial-based assays for the detection of food-relevant analytes (gasses, small organic molecules and food-borne pathogens). In addition to covering the technical aspects of these topics, the current commercial status and understanding of health implications of these technologies are also discussed. These applications were chosen because they do not involve direct addition of nanoparticles to consumed foods, and thus are more likely to be marketed to the public in the short term.
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