Nanotechnology in Food Microbiology
A special issue of Microorganisms (ISSN 2076-2607). This special issue belongs to the section "Food Microbiology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (20 February 2024) | Viewed by 3742
Special Issue Editors
Interests: food technology; food engineering; food safety; food quality; extra virgin olive oil; mycotoxins; fermented foods
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Interests: mycotoxins; nanobiotechnology; postharvest physiology and management
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Nanotechnology has emerged as a safer and more effective alternative to conventional food microbiology techniques used to assess pathogens or enhance the shelf life of foods. Nanoparticles of silver, zinc oxide, and titanium are already being used as effective antimicrobial agents and are being incorporated in various food-related equipment and packaging materials. Nanomaterials have also been widely employed in nutraceuticals in different ways: nano-micelles for nutrient delivery, nanoencapsulation for the controlled release of nutrients (proteins, antioxidants, and flavors), and food fortification (with omega-3, fatty acids, lycopene, heme groups, beta-carotene, phytosterols).
Nanoparticles can also be used in combination with polymers leading to the formation of nanocomposites (nano barriers, nano coatings, and release tools) for different purposes such as: modification of permeability; growth of barrier properties (mechanical, thermal, chemical, and microbiological); increased resistance; production of antimicrobial surfaces or hydro- or liporepellent surfaces. These nanocomposites have enhanced antimicrobial properties and, when embedded in packaging material, provide better shelf life.
Nanotechnologies can also be employed in food control issues.
This Special Issue aims to collect and publish recent reviews and research articles related to all the issues described above.
Prof. Dr. Theodoros Varzakas
Dr. Sofia Agriopoulou
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- nanoparticles
- nano-micelles for nutrient delivery
- nano-encapsulation for the controlled release of nutrients
- food fortification
- nano barriers
- nano coatings
- contaminants determination
- bioactive compounds determination
- pathogens
- food safety
- food security
- food control
