Edible nano-laminate coatings for food applications

M. A. Cerqueira, A. I. Bourbon, A. C. Pinheiro, H. D. Silva, M. A. C. Quintas, Antonio A. Vicente

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Abstract

Food industry seeks for new products and methodologies that lead to sustainability programs. In this context, food technology plays an important role, with main research areas such as chemistry, biochemistry, engineering, and physics, in seeking new know-how for the improvement of food quality during processing, storage, and handling. The creation of new methodologies and materials that increase the storability of foods without affecting their quality is one of the focuses of today’s researchers. In this context, nanotechnology appears in the past years as an emerging technology that holds potential to change the food industry. Nanotechnology involves the control of nanostructures within sizes from 1 to 100 nm, which, with the adequate development of technology, can be used to manipulate or assemble materials providing commercial, technological, and scientific opportunities for the industry.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationEcosustainable polymer nanomaterials for food packaging
Subtitle of host publicationinnovative solutions, characterization needs, safety and environmental issues
EditorsClara Silvestre, Sossio Cimmino
Place of PublicationLondon
PublisherCRC Press
Pages221-252
Number of pages32
Edition1
ISBN (Electronic)9789004207387
ISBN (Print)9789004207370
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2013

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