Nanoscience and nanotechnology in foods and beverages.

Cover
Half Title
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
Table of Contents
PREFACE
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
AUTHORS
CHAPTER 1: NANOSCIENCE AND NANOTECHNOLOGY
	Introduction
	Nanoscale
	History of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
	Different Types of Nanomaterials and Their Fabrication Processes
		Type of Nanomaterials
			Based on Dimensionality
			Major Differences between Nanomaterials and Bulk Materials
			Classification Based on the Composition of the Material
	Nanomaterial Fabrication Techniques
		Top-Down Fabrication Methods
			Photolithography
			E-Beam Lithography
		Bottom-Up Fabrication Method
			Gas-Phase Methods
			Sol-Gel Technique
		Combination of Top-Down and Bottom-Up Technologies
	Applications of Nanotechnology in Food and Beverages
	Summary
	References
CHAPTER 2: IMPACT OF NANOMATERIALS ON FOOD FUNCTIONALITY
	Introduction
	Impact on Bioavailability of Nutrient Compounds
	Impact on Physicochemical and Textural Properties
	Impact on Antimicrobial Properties
	Conclusion
	References
CHAPTER 3: IMPACT OF INCORPORATING NANOMATERIALS IN FOOD PROCESSING
	Introduction
	Impact on Packaging of Food and Beverages
	Food Safety and Quality Analysis
	Impact on Filtration and Wastewater Treatment from the Food and Beverages Industry
	Impact on Food Processing Operations When Nanoparticles Are Incorporated as an Ingredient, Additive, or Preservative
	Conclusion
	References
CHAPTER 4: NANOSENSORS FOR THE FOOD INDUSTRY
	Introduction
	Types of Nanosensors
	Applications of Nanosensors in the Food Industry
		Food Packaging
		Detection of Chemical Components of Food and Food Adulterants
		Detection of Food Pathogens
		Mycotoxin Detection
		Pesticide Residue Detection
	Summary
	References
CHAPTER 5: APPLICATION IN THE BEVERAGES INDUSTRY
	Introduction
	Applications During Processing
		Nanofiltration
		Enzyme Immobilization
	Applications During Quality Control and Safety
	Applications During Packaging
	Conclusion
	References
CHAPTER 6: APPLICATIONS IN THE BAKERY INDUSTRY
	Introduction
	Applications During Processing
	Applications During Packaging
	Applications in Quality Control and Food Safety
	Conclusion
	References
CHAPTER 7: APPLICATIONS IN THE DAIRY INDUSTRY
	Introduction
	Applications During Processing
	Applications in Quality Control and Safety
		Detection of Adulterants
		Detection of Chemical Residues
		Detection and Control of Pathogenic Microorganisms
	Applications in Packaging
	Conclusion
	References
CHAPTER 8: APPLICATIONS IN THE MEAT INDUSTRY
	Introduction
	Ingredients and Emulsifiers
	Pathogen Detection and Control
	Packaging
	Detection of Meat Adulteration
	Issues with Use of Nanotechnology in the Meat Industry
	Summary
	References
CHAPTER 9: APPLICATIONS IN WASTEWATER TREATMENT
	Introduction
	Nanotechnology for the Wastewater Treatment Process
		Nanofiltration
		Photocatalysis
		Nanosorbents
	Conclusion
	References
CHAPTER 10: SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS, CONSUMER ACCEPTANCE, AND REGULATORY FRAMEWORK
	Introduction
	Safety Concerns of Nanotechnology-Based Products and Processes in Food and Beverages
	Consumer’s Perceptions on Acceptance of Nanotechnology in Food and Beverages
	Regulations about Application of Nanotechnology in the Food and Beverages Industry
	Conclusions
	References
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