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Record Nr.

UNINA9910830935703321

Titolo

Nanotechnology in the agri-food sector : implications for the future / / edited by Lynn J. Frewer ... [et al.]

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Weinheim, : Wiley-VCH, 2011

ISBN

1-283-14075-6

9786613140753

3-527-63480-0

3-527-63481-9

3-527-63479-7

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (330 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

FrewerLynn J

Disciplina

620.5

620/.5

664

Soggetti

Agricultural innovations

Nanotechnology

Food - Technological innovations

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

pt. 1. Fundamentals -- pt. 2. Basic applications -- pt. 3. Food applications -- pt. 4. Nanotechnology and society.

Sommario/riassunto

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 profess