Potential applications of nanotechnology in the agro-food sector

Food Science and Technology (Campinas)

Mario García¹  Tamara Forbe¹  Eric Gonzalez² 

[1] ,University of Havana Pharmacy and Food Institute Havana,Cuba

关键词: nanotechnology;    nanocomposite;    nutraceuticals;    nano-delivery system;    carbon nanotubes;    nanotecnologia;    nanocompósitos;    nutracêuticos;    nanossistema de entrega;    nanotubos de carbono;   

DOI  :  10.1590/S0101-20612010000300002

来源: SciELO

【 摘 要 】

Nanoscience and nanotechnology are new frontiers of this century. Their application to the agriculture and food sectors is relatively recent compared with their use in drug delivery and pharmaceuticals. Smart delivery of nutrients, bioseparation of proteins, rapid sampling of biological and chemical contaminants, and nanoencapsulation of nutraceuticals are some of the emerging topics of nanotechnology for food and agriculture. In this review, some applications of nanotechnology in agro-food sector are discussed.

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