Includes index.

Springer Biomedical and Life Sciences eBooks 2017 English+International

Preface; Contents; List of Contributors; About the Editors; 1: Production of Cellulose Nanofibrils and Their Application to Food: A Review; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Cellulose and Nanocellulose; 1.2.1 Cellulose; 1.2.2 Nanocellulose; 1.3 Production of Cellulose Nanofibrils; 1.4 Pretreatment Methods for CNFs production; 1.4.1 Mechanical Pretreatments ; 1.4.2 Chemical Pretreatments ; 1.4.3 Enzymatic Pretreatment; 1.5 Effects of Cellulose Sources on CNFs Production; 1.6 Cellulose Nanofibrils Applications to Food; 1.6.1 Food Additives; 1.6.2 Food Packaging

1.6.2.1 CNFs/PE and CNFs/PP Composites1.6.2.2 CNFs/PLA Composites; 1.6.2.3 Other CNFs/Polymer Composites; 1.6.2.4 CNFs/Ag Composites; 1.6.3 Food Coating; 1.7 Safety Issues of Cellulose Nanofibrils in Food Applications; 1.8 Conclusions; References; 2: Nanotechnology and Shelf-Life of Animal Foods; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Food Nanotechnology; 2.3 Nanotechnology and Shelf-Life of Animal Foods; 2.4 Conclusions; References; 3: Nanotechnology: Meat Safety Revolution; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Nanotechnology Application to Meat and Meat Products

3.3 Nanotechnology in Meat-Borne Pathogen Control and Detection; 3.4 Nanotechnology in Meat Spoilage Control and Detection; 3.5 Nanotechnology in the Control and Detection of Other Hazards Related to Meat; 3.6 Nanotechnology Safety Concerns; 3.7 Conclusions; References; 4: Marine Nanofactories in Food Industry: Friend or Foe; 4.1 Introduction; 4.1.1 Marine Actinobacteria; 4.2 Marine Actinobacteria Nano Factories; 4.2.1 Nanoparticles-Green Synthesis; 4.3 Role of Nanotechnology and Its Implications on the Food World; 4.3.1 Packaging and Delivery of Food via "Encapsulation"

4.3.2 Probiotics Delivery; 4.3.3 Polymer-Based Nanoparticles; 4.3.4 Emulsions; 4.4 Conclusions; References; 5: Revolutionizing the Food Supply Chain in the USA: The Impact of Nanotechnology; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Nanotechnology in Supply Chain Efficiency; 5.3 The Financial Implications of Nanomaterials in the US Agri-Food Sector; 5.4 Examples of Foods, Food Packaging, and Agriculture Products that Contain Nanomaterials; References; 6: Nanotechnology Applications in Food Packaging Industry; 6.1 Introduction; 6.2 Nanotechnology in Packaging Industry; 6.2.1 Food Packaging

6.2.2 Nanotechnology and Food Safety; 6.2.3 Biodegradable Polymer Films for Food Packaging; 6.2.4 Processing of Nanocomposites; 6.3 Applications in Food Packaging; 6.3.1 Enhanced Packaging; 6.3.2 Active Packaging; 6.3.3 Smart/Intelligent Packaging; 6.3.4 Nanocoatings; 6.4 Conclusions; References; 7: Nanobiosensors, as a Next-Generation Diagnostic Device for Quality & Safety of Food and Dairy Product; 7.1 Introduction; 7.2 Nanotechnology: Impact on Food and Dairy Product Quality and Safety; 7.3 Understanding Sensor, Biosensor, and Nanobiosensor; 7.3.1 Basic Principles of a Biosensor

This book explores various nanotechnology applications and their effect on the food industry, innovation and environmental issues. Nanotechnology has had a major impact on the food industry and the environment in recent years - it has increased the nutritional and functional properties of a number of food products, food packaging, food quality, crop protection, plant nutrient management and aided the food industry through the introduction of food diagnostics.