Nanochitosan Applications for Enhanced Crop Production and Food Security

• Autore: Adetunji Charles Oluwaseun
• Pubblicazione: Newark : , : John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, , 2025; ©2025
• Edizione: 1st ed.
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (441 pages)
• Altri autori: ShahMaulin P BelloYerima Mohammed HefftDaniel Ingo SinghJay PandeyShyam S Pratap SinghRavindra
• Nota di contenuto: Cover -- Series Page -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Preface -- Chapter 1 The Role of Nanomaterials in Agriculture as Nanofertilizers -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Nanotechnology in Agriculture -- 1.3 Nanomaterials -- 1.3.1 Nanoparticles -- 1.3.1.1 Properties of Nanoparticles -- 1.3.1.2 Synthesis of Nanoparticles -- 1.3.2 Application of Nanotechnology in Agriculture -- 1.3.2.1 Application of Nanotechnology in Precision Farming -- 1.3.2.2 Nanosensors -- 1.3.2.3 Nanotechnology in Water Management -- 1.3.2.4 Biosensors to Detect Nutrients and Contaminants -- 1.3.2.5 Nanotechnology to Improve Quality of Soil and Fertilizer Distribution -- 1.3.2.6 Nanotechnology to Control Plant Diseases -- 1.3.2.7 Nanofertilizers -- 1.3.2.8 Nanostructured Formulation Reduce Nutrients Loss Into Soil by Leaching -- 1.3.2.9 Application of Nanotechnology in Seed Science -- 1.4 Nanofertilizers -- 1.4.1 Types of Nanofertilizers -- 1.4.2 Uptake and Accumulation Mechanisms of Nanofertilizers from Soil to Plants -- 1.4.3 Synthesis of Nanofertilizers -- 1.4.4 Characterization of Nanofertilizers -- 1.4.5 Advantages of Nanofertilizers -- 1.4.6 Limitations of Nanofertilizers -- 1.5 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 2 Synthesis of Nano-Chitosan Using Agricultural Waste -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Different Sources of Agricultural Waste -- 2.2.1 Shell Wastes -- 2.2.2 Livestock Wastes -- 2.2.3 Crop Residues -- 2.2.4 Agricultural Industry Wastes -- 2.2.5 Nanomaterial Synthesis Using Agro-Waste -- 2.2.6 Chitin -- 2.2.7 Chitosan Nanoparticles -- 2.2.8 Properties of Nano-Chitosan -- 2.3 Synthesis of Nano-Chitosan -- 2.3.1 Nano-Precipitation -- 2.3.2 Drying Through Spraying -- 2.3.3 The Gelation Ionotropic Technique -- 2.3.4 Droplet Emulsion Coalescence and Solvent Emulsion Diffusion -- 2.3.5 Reverse Micelles -- 2.3.6 Polyelectrolyte Complex (PEC). ; 2.3.7 Biological Synthesis -- 2.3.8 Biogenic Synthesis of Nano-Chitosan Over Other Nanoparticles -- 2.3.9 Chitosan Nanoparticle Characterization -- 2.3.10 Nano-Chitosan Applications -- 2.3.10.1 In Agriculture -- 2.3.10.2 Biomedicals -- 2.3.10.3 Industry -- 2.4 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 3 Reduction of Agricultural Greenhouse Gas Emissions by Nanochitosan -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Types of Greenhouse Gases Emitted in Agriculture -- 3.3 Environmental and Economic Consequences of Greenhouse Gases -- 3.4 Nanochitosan as a Potential Mitigation Strategy -- 3.5 Mechanisms of Action for Emission Reduction -- 3.6 Crop Yield and Quality -- 3.6.1 Collaborative Stakeholder Engagement -- 3.6.2 Promoting Sustainable Farming Practices -- 3.7 Limitations and Future Research Directions -- 3.8 Conclusion and Recommendations -- References -- Chapter 4 The Application of Nanochitosan Biopesticides as a Replacement to Synthetic Pesticides -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Nanochitosan -- 4.2.1 Properties of Nanochitosan -- 4.2.2 Synthesis of Nanochitosan -- 4.2.2.1 Emulsion Cross-Linking -- 4.2.2.2 Reverse Micellar Method -- 4.2.2.3 Precipitation Method -- 4.2.2.4 Ionic Gelation -- 4.2.3 Preparation of Nanochitosan -- 4.2.4 Application of Nanochitosan in Agriculture -- 4.3 Efficacy of Nanochitosan Compared to Synthetic Pesticides -- 4.3.1 Nanochitosan's Mechanism of Action Against the Pathogens -- 4.3.2 Bioactivity of Nanochitosan as a Biopesticide -- 4.3.3 Environmental Benefits of Nanochitosan -- 4.4 Challenges and Future Prospects for the Use of Chitosan Nanoparticles as Biopesticides -- 4.5 Conclusion -- 4.6 Recommendations -- References -- Chapter 5 The Use of Nanochitosan for Enhancement in the Quality and Yield of Fruit Crops -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 Chitosan -- 5.3 The Impact of Chitosan NPs on the Growth and Yields of Some Fruit Crops -- 5.3.1 Cucumber. ; 5.3.2 Tomato -- 5.3.3 Mango -- 5.3.4 Orange -- 5.4 Application of Chitosan Nanoparticles (ChNPs) -- 5.4.1 In Agriculture -- 5.4.2 Plant Growth Enhancement and Increased Productivity -- 5.4.3 Biocides Against Plant Pathogens and Pests -- 5.5 Other Potential Use of Nanochitosan for Enhancing Fruit Crops -- 5.5.1 Enhanced Disease Resistance -- 5.5.2 Improved Nutrient Absorption -- 5.5.3 Stress Tolerance -- 5.5.4 Post-Harvest Preservation -- 5.5.5 Environmental Impact -- 5.6 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 6 Application of Nanochitosan for Effective Fruit Production -- 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 Mechanism of Action -- 6.3 Fruits -- 6.3.1 Economic Importance of Fruits -- 6.3.2 Nanochitosan in Fruits and Fruit Production -- 6.4 Guidelines in Effective Application of Nanochitosan -- 6.5 Application of Nanochitosan for Different Fruits -- 6.6 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 7 Application of Nanochitosan in the Detection of Mycotoxins -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.2 Nanochitosan -- 7.2.1 Preparation Methods of Nanochitosan -- 7.2.1.1 Ionotropic Gelation Method -- 7.2.1.2 Emulsification and Crosslinking Method -- 7.2.1.3 Reverse Micellar Method -- 7.2.1.4 Precipitation-Based Methods -- 7.2.2 Nanochitosan-Based Sensors for Mycotoxin Detection -- 7.2.2.1 Surface Plasmon Resonance Technique -- 7.2.2.2 Colorimetric Assay -- 7.2.2.3 Chitosan-Based Electrochemical Sensors -- 7.3 Advantages of Nanochitosan -- 7.3.1 Disadvantages of Nanochitosan -- 7.3.2 Factors That Affect Nanochitosan Formation -- 7.3.2.1 Molecular Weight and Degree of Deacetylation -- 7.3.2.2 pH -- 7.3.2.3 Temperature -- 7.3.2.4 Crosslinker -- 7.4 Conclusion -- 7.5 Recommendations -- References -- Chapter 8 Application of Nanochitosan in Food Packaging Sectors -- 8.1 The Evolution of Food Packaging -- 8.2 Standard Food Packaging -- 8.3 Types of Food Packaging -- 8.3.1 Primary Packaging. ; 8.3.2 Secondary Packaging -- 8.3.3 Tertiary Packaging -- 8.4 Environmental Impacts of Food Packaging -- 8.5 Significance of Food Packaging -- 8.6 Current Challenges in the Field of Food Packaging and Sustainability -- 8.7 Current Scenario of Nanotechnology Application in Food Packaging -- 8.8 Different Nanoparticles in Food Packaging Applications -- 8.8.1 Inorganic Nanoparticles in Food Packaging -- 8.8.2 Organic Nanoparticles in Food Packaging -- 8.8.2.1 Chitosan -- 8.8.2.2 Nanochitosan as a Food Packing Material -- 8.9 Preparation of Chitosan Nanoparticles -- 8.9.1 Ionic Gelation Method -- 8.9.2 Reverse Micellar Method -- 8.9.3 Nano-Based Food Packaging Methods -- 8.9.3.1 Active Packaging -- 8.9.3.2 Smart Packaging -- 8.9.3.3 Intelligent Packaging -- 8.9.4 Food Application of Chitosan -- 8.9.4.1 Edible Coating or Film -- 8.9.4.2 Bread -- 8.9.4.3 Egg -- 8.9.4.4 Vegetables and Fruits -- 8.9.4.5 Juice -- 8.9.4.6 Meat -- 8.9.4.7 Milk -- 8.9.4.8 Noodles -- 8.9.4.9 Rice Cake -- 8.9.4.10 Sausage -- 8.9.4.11 Seafoods and Seafood Products -- 8.9.4.12 Soybean Curd (Tofu) -- 8.9.4.13 Vinegar -- 8.9.5 Other Applications of Chitosan Nanoparticles -- 8.9.5.1 Medicine and Pharmaceuticals -- 8.9.5.2 Wastewater Treatment -- 8.10 Advantages of Nanotechnology in Food Packaging -- 8.10.1 Nanoparticles Protect Food Quality Decay Caused by Chemicals -- 8.10.2 Nanoparticles for Enhancing Physical Properties -- 8.10.3 Nanoparticles for the Detection of Food Borne Pathogens -- 8.10.4 Nanoparticles for Inhibiting Biofilm Formation -- 8.10.5 Eco-Friendly -- 8.11 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 9 Application of Nanochitosan as Food Additive and Preservatives -- 9.1 Introduction -- 9.2 Importance of Food Additives and Preservatives in the Food Industry -- 9.3 Transition to the Application of Nanochitosan in Food Preservation -- 9.4 Physicochemical Properties of Chitosan. ; 9.4.1 Solubility -- 9.4.2 Molecular Weight -- 9.4.3 Degree of Deacetylation -- 9.4.4 Viscosity -- 9.5 Mechanisms of Food Spoilage and Preservation -- 9.6 Application of Nanochitosan as Food Additives -- 9.6.1 Nanochitosan as a Preservative Agent -- 9.7 Safety and Regulatory Considerations for Nanochitosan -- 9.8 Case Studies and Practical Applications of Nanochitosan -- 9.9 Future Prospects and Challenges -- 9.10 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 10 Applications of Chitosan Nanocomposites in Packaging of Food Products -- 10.1 Introduction -- 10.2 The Chitosan Antimicrobial Potential -- 10.3 Chitosan Composites for Food Applications -- 10.3.1 Chitosan Enhanced with Nano-Sized Metals -- 10.3.1.1 Nano-Sized Zinc Oxide Particles (ZNPs) -- 10.3.1.2 Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles (TNPs) -- 10.3.1.3 Silver Nanoparticles (AgNPs) -- 10.3.1.4 Silicon Dioxide and Silica Nanoparticles -- 10.3.1.5 Copper Nanoparticles (CuNPs) -- 10.3.1.6 Magnesium Nanoparticles (MgNPs) -- 10.3.1.7 Sulfur Nanoparticles (SNPs) -- 10.3.1.8 Chitosan Enhanced with Carbon -- 10.3.2 Polysaccharide-Chitosan Composite -- 10.3.3 Essential Oil-Chitosan-Based Composite for Food Applications -- 10.3.4 Gelatin-Chitosan-Based Composite for Food Packaging Applications -- 10.3.4.1 Application of Gelatin-Based Composites for Packaging Various Food Items -- 10.3.5 Clay-Chitosan-Based Composite for Food Packaging -- 10.3.5.1 Food Packaging-Related Applications of Chitosan-Clay Nanocomposites -- 10.3.6 Polyphenolics-Chitosan-Based Composite for Food Packaging -- 10.3.7 Polyvinyl Alcohol-Chitosan-Based Composite for Food Packaging -- 10.4 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 11 Application of Nanochitosan as Biofertilizers for Sustainable Agriculture -- 11.1 Introduction to Nanoparticle and Chitosan -- 11.2 Nanofertilizers -- 11.2.1 Types of Nanofertilizers. ; 11.2.1.1 Classification Based on Their Modes of Action.
• Titolo autorizzato: Nanochitosan Applications for Enhanced Crop Production and Food Security
• ISBN: 9781394214891; 1394214898; 9781394214945; 1394214944; 9781394214938; 1394214936
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• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
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