Table of Contents
1 Cover
4 Preface
5 1 Introduction to Nanotechnology-Enhanced Food Packaging Industry 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Nanotechnology Applications in Food Processing 1.3 Nanotechnology Functions for Preserving or Shelf Life 1.4 Nanotechnology in Food Packaging 1.5 Nanocoating Applications in Food Industry 1.6 Nanocoats Used in Food Manufacturing 1.7 Importance of Nanolamine in Food Business 1.8 Antimicrobial Films Used in Food Industry 1.9 Nano-scavenging Oxygen Film Used in Food or Eating Substances 1.10 UV-Proof Processing of Foods Using Nanometal Oxides 1.11 Nano-intelligent Food Labeling 1.12 Nanotechnology-Aided Freshness and Spoilage Indicators 1.13 Nanotechnology-Aided Oxygen Indicators in Food Industry 1.14 Application of Nanotechnology in Product Identification and Anti-counterfeiting 1.15 Usages of Nanotechnology in Traceability and Active Tags in Food and Drug Industry 1.16 Conclusions References
6 2 An Overview of Biopolymers in Food Packaging Systems 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Main Polymers Isolated from Biomass 2.3 Main Polymers Obtained by Microbial Production 2.4 Main Biodegradable Polymers Chemically Synthesized 2.5 Conclusions Conflicts of Interest Acknowledgments References Note
7 3 Nanostructures Based on Starch, Their Preparation, Processing, and Application in Packaging 3.1 Introduction References
8 4 Cellulose Nanostructures and Its Application as Effective Food Packaging Systems 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Source of Cellulose 4.3 Cellulose Structure 4.4 Properties of Cellulose 4.5 Nanocellulose 4.6 Nanocellulose as Packaging Material 4.7 Comparison of Nanocellulose and Cellulose 4.8 Disadvantages of Using Nanocellulose in Food Packaging 4.9 Conclusions References
9 5 Chitosan-Based Nanoparticles and Their Applications in Food Industry 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Chitosan 5.3 Nanoforms of Chitosan 5.4 Chitosan-Based Nanoforms Applications in Food Industry 5.5 Updated Regulations in Application of Chitosan-Based Nanoparticles in Food References
10 6 Nutrients-Based Nanocarriers and Its Application in Packaging Systems 6.1 Lipid-Based Nanocarrier 6.2 Carbohydrate-Based Nanocarriers 6.3 Protein-Based Nanocarriers 6.4 Applications of Nanocarriers in Active and Bioactive Food Packaging 6.5 Outlooks and Perspectives References
11 7 Active Packaging Systems Based on Metal and Metal Oxide Nanoparticles 7.1 Introduction 7.2 Metal and Metal Oxide Nanoparticles Used in Active Food Packaging 7.3 Methods of Production of Metal and Metal Oxide Nanoparticles 7.4 Incorporation of Metal and Metal Oxide Nanoparticles into Food Packaging Materials 7.5 Effect of Metal and Metal Oxide Nanoparticles on Active Packaging Properties