Safety of Nanotechnology in Food Industries
Journal Title: Electronic Physician - Year 2014, Vol 6, Issue 4
Abstract
The arrival of nanotechnology in various industries has been so rapid and widespread because of its wide-ranging applications in our daily lives. Nutrition and food service is one of the biggest industries to be affected by nanotechnology in all areas, changing even the nature of food itself. Whether it’s farming, food packaging, or the prevention of microbial contamination the major food industries have seen dramatic changes because of nanotechnology. Different nanomaterials such as nanopowders, nanotubes, nano-fibers, quantum dots, and metal and metal-oxide nanoparticles are globally produced in large quantities due to their broad applicability in food-related industries. Because of the unique properties of nanostructures and nanomaterials – such as a large surface area, high activity, and small size, there is some concern about the potential for harmful adverse effects of used nanomaterials on health or the environment. However, because of tremendous advances in different industries, this concern may be unnecessary. This paper presents some uses of nanomaterials in food and related industries and their possible side-effects. This review covers the various aspects of nanomaterials and their impact on human exposure, safety, and environmental concerns.
Authors and Affiliations
Seyed Mohammad Amini, Marzieh Gilaki, Mohsen Karchani
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP94868
- DOI 10.14661/2014.962-968
- Views 83
- Downloads 0
Factors Associated with Retinopathy of Prematurity in Hospitalized Preterm Infants in Sanandaj, Iran
INTRODUCTION: In the near future, retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) will be the most significant cause of blindness in upper and middle-income countries. Due to the increasing survival chances for premature and low birth...
Removal of Acid Orange 7 dye from aqueous solutions by adsorption onto Kenya tea pulps; granulated shape
BACKGROUND AND AIM: Water resources pollution control is one of the main challenges of our time for researchers. Colored wastewater discharges caused by textile industry activities has added to the concern. In this study...
Evaluation of the Success Rate of Ultrasound-guided Transjugular Liver Biopsy (TJLB) and the Associated Complications
INTRODUCTION: Transjugular liver biopsy (TJLB) is a diagnostic radiological intervention, applied to patients with contraindications to percutaneous or laparoscopic liver biopsy. The aim of this study was to determine th...
The challenges of strategic purchasing of healthcare services in Iran Health Insurance Organization: a qualitative study
BACKGROUND: Strategic purchasing in healthcare services is a key component in improving health system performance, and it has been one of the most important issues in health system reform around the world, especially Eur...
Gastroesophageal reflux disease among population of Arar City, Northern Saudi Arabia
BACKGROUND: During the recent decade, several studies about prevalence of symptom-based GERD have revealed increase of its prevalence. In addition to the highly disturbing typical symptoms, it has a series of known conse...