Nanotechnology in the Agri-Food Sector: Implications for the Future

Copyright © 2011 Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA

Nanotechnology in the Agri-Food Sector: Implications for the Future

Editor(s): Lynn J. Frewer, Willem Norde, Arnout Fischer, Frans Kampers

Published Online: 7 APR 2011 10:44AM EST

Print ISBN: 9783527330607

Online ISBN: 9783527634798

DOI: 10.1002/9783527634798

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Providing an overview of nanotechnology in the context of agriculture and food science, this monograph covers topics such as nano-applications in teh agri-food sector, as well as the social and ethical implications.
Following a review of the basics, the book goes on to take an in-depth look at processing and engineering, encapsulation and delivery, packaging, crop protection and disease. It highlights the technical, regulatory, and safety aspects of nanotechnology in food science and agriculture, while also considering the environmental impact.
A valuable and accessible guide for professionals, novices, and students alike.

Table of contents

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      Front Matter (pages I–XVI)

    1. Introduction (pages 1–2)

      Prof. Dr. Lynn Frewer, Arnout Fischer, Prof. Dr. Willem Norde and Dr. Frans Kampers

  3. Part One: Fundamentals

    1. Chapter 1

      Intermolecular Interactions (pages 3–22)

      Prof. Dr. Willem Norde

    2. Chapter 2

      Supramolecular Structures (pages 23–36)

      Pieter Stroeve

  4. Part Two: Basic Applications

    1. Chapter 3

      Nanotechnology in Food Production (pages 37–57)

      Remko M. Boom

    2. Chapter 4

      Packaging (pages 59–73)

      Dr. Frans W. H. Kampers

    3. Chapter 5

      Using Nanoparticles in Agricultural and Food Diagnostics (pages 75–87)

      Geertruida A. Posthuma-Trumpie and Aart van Amerongen

  5. Part Three: Food Applications

    1. Chapter 6

      Nano-Functionalized Techniques in Crop and Livestock Production: Improving Food Productivity, Traceability, and Safety (pages 89–105)

      Niall O'Brien and Enda Cummins

    2. Chapter 7

      Nanotechnologies for Improving Food Quality, Safety, and Security (pages 107–126)

      Douglas K. R. Robinson and Mark Morrison

    3. Chapter 8

      Food Functionality and the Physics of Bionanotechnology: Some Examples and Challenges (pages 127–148)

      Erik van der Linden

    4. Chapter 9

      Products and Their Commercialization (pages 149–170)

      Betty Bugusu, Ursula Vanesa Lay Ma and John D. Floros

  6. Part Four: Nanotechnology and Society

    1. Chapter 10

      Toxicology of Nanomaterials in Food (pages 171–190)

      Bernadene A. Magnuson and Hans Bouwmeester

    2. Chapter 11

      Nanomaterials in Food and Food Contact Materials–Potential Implications for Consumer Safety and Regulatory Controls (pages 191–208)

      Qasim Chaudhry, Laurence Castle and Richard Watkins

    3. Chapter 12

      Environmental Considerations of and Societal Reactions to Nanotechnology in the Food Sector (pages 209–223)

      Michael Siegrist, Bernd Nowack and Hans Kastenholz

    4. Chapter 13

      Nanotechnology and Food Allergy (pages 225–242)

      E. N. Clare Mills, Yuri Aleexev and Alan R. Mackie

    5. Chapter 14

      Communication of Risks and Benefits of Nanotechnology: the Issue of Societal Acceptance of Emerging Technologies (pages 243–256)

      Prof. Dr. Lynn J. Frewer, Arnout R. H. Fischer and J. (Hans) C. M. van Trijp

    6. Chapter 15

      Public Engagement with Emerging Issues in Agri-Food Nanotechnology (pages 257–270)

      Prof. Dr. Lynn J. Frewer, Arnout R. H. Fischer and Gene Rowe

    7. Chapter 16

      Nano-Ethics (pages 271–281)

      Roger Strand

    8. Chapter 17

      Evolving Best Practice in Governance Policy–Developing Consumer Confidence in Risk Analysis Applied to Emerging Technologies (pages 283–299)

      Hans J. P. Marvin, Hans Bouwmeester, Gijs A. Kleter, Prof. Dr. Lynn J. Frewer and Meike T. A. Wentholt

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      Index (pages 301–312)

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