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

• Pubblicazione: Weinheim, : Wiley-VCH, 2011
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (330 p.)
• Disciplina: 620.5; 620/.5; 664
• Soggetto topico: Agricultural innovations; Nanotechnology; Food - Technological innovations
• Altri autori: FrewerLynn J
• 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
• Titolo autorizzato: Nanotechnology in the agri-food sector
• ISBN: 1-283-14075-6; 9786613140753; 3-527-63480-0; 3-527-63481-9; 3-527-63479-7
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910830935703321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II