Applications of nanotechnology in food packaging and food safety: Barrier materials, antimicrobials and sensors

By T. Duncan. Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 2011

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Graphical abstract Nanotechnology may revolutionize the food industry by providing stronger, high-barrier packaging materials, more potent antimicrobial agents, and a host of sensors which can detect trace contaminants, gasses or microbes in packaged foods. Highlights ► Focuses on the use of nanomaterials in food packaging and sensing applications. ► Polymer nanocomposites offer high gas barriers, strength, and flame retardancy. ► Silver and metal oxide nanoparticles are potent biocides. ► Nanosensors and assays detect gasses, small molecules and microorganisms. ► Economic outlook and health and safety implications are also briefly reviewed.

Subfields: Biomedical Engineering, Materials Chemistry, Pollution

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Review on the Processing and Properties of Polymer Nanocomposites and Nanocoatings and Their Applications in the Packaging, Automotive and Solar Energy Fields (2017, background): “As a result, the mean path for the diffusion of the gas through the film is longer with the presence of nanofillers Figure 6 [133].”
Silver nanoparticles in polymeric matrices for fresh food packaging (2016, background): “…to improve the gas barrier properties such as polymer/ clay nanocomposites; (ii) ‘‘active packaging ” , where the nanoparticles interact directly with the food or the environment to allow a better protection of the food, such as silver nanoparticles as potent antimicrobial agents (Duncan, 2011).”
Environmental friendly food nano-packaging (2017, background): “In addition, they are also looking at whether the film could also provide barrier protection and prevent gases such as oxygen and ethylene from deteriorating foods (Silvestre et al. 2011; Duncan 2011).”
Food Packaging Permeability Behaviour: A Report (2012, background): “So, nanocomposites cannot only passively protect the food against environmental factors but also incorporate properties to the packaging materials enhancing stability of foods [41, 43, 44].”