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      Adding Molecules to Food, Pros and Cons: A Review on Synthetic and Natural Food Additives : Adding molecules to food, pros and cons…

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      Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety
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              Applications of nanotechnology in food packaging and food safety: Barrier materials, antimicrobials and sensors

              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.
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                Journal
                Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety
                Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety
                Wiley-Blackwell
                15414337
                July 2014
                July 2014
                : 13
                : 4
                : 377-399
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                10.1111/1541-4337.12065
                33412697
                11151302-4476-486c-a8a1-749922155c73
                © 2014

                http://doi.wiley.com/10.1002/tdm_license_1.1

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