Table 2.
Nanotechniques | Examples with composition | Used in | Advantages | References |
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Nanosensors | Metal based nanosensors (Palladium, platinum, and gold) | Food packaging | Detection of any sort of change in the colour of the food | [31] |
Detection of any gases being produced due to spoilage | [31] | |||
Detection of any change in light, heat, humidity, gas, and chemicals into electrical signals | [32] | |||
Detection of toxins such as aflatoxin B1 in milk | [33] | |||
Single walled carbon Nano tubes and DNA | Food packaging | Monitoring the condition of the soil required for the growth of the crop | [34] | |
Detection of the presence of pesticides on the surface of fruits and vegetables | [34] | |||
Carbon black and polyaniline | Food packaging | Detection carcinogens present in the food materials | [35] | |
Detection of food-borne pathogens | [36] | |||
Detection of the microorganisms that usually infest the food | [37] | |||
Array biosensors, electronic noses, nano-test strips, and nanocantilevers | Food packaging | Changes colour on coming in contact with any sign of spoilage in the food material | [37] | |
Nano-smart dust | Food packaging | Detection of any sort of environmental pollution | [38] | |
Nanobarcodes | Food packaging | Detection of the quality of the agricultural produce | [38] | |
Nanobiosensors | Food packaging | Detection of the viruses and the bacteria | [38] | |
Biomimetic sensors (protein & biomimetic membranes) and smart biosensors | Food packaging | Determination of the presence of mycotoxins and several other toxic compounds Act as pseudo cell surfaces which help in the detection and removal of the pathogens |
[38] | |
Surface Plasmon-coupled emission biosensors (with Au) | Food packaging | Detection of pathogenic organisms | [39] | |
Cerium oxide immunosensors and chitosan based nanocomposites | Food packaging | Detection of several toxins such as ochratoxin A | [40] | |
Carbon nanotubes and silicon nanowire transistors | Food packaging | Detection of staphylococcal enterotoxin B and cholera toxin | [40] | |
iSTrip of time-temperature indicator/integrator | Food packaging | Detection of the spoilage of food based on the history of temperature | [41] | |
Abuse indicators | Food packaging | Determination of the desired temperature has been achieved or not | [42] | |
Partial temperature history indicator | Food packaging | Integration of time-temperature history when the temperature exceeds a certain pre-determined value | [42] | |
Full-temperature history indicator | Food packaging | Registers a continuous change in temperature with respect to time Detection of the change in temperature of frozen foods |
[43] | |
Reflective interferometry | Food packaging | Detection of E. coli contamination in packaged foods | [43] | |
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Nanocomposites | Nanoclay (polymer & nanoparticles) | Food packaging | Used to create gas barriers which minimize the leakage of carbon dioxide from the bottles of carbonated beverages | [44] |
Aegis | Food packaging | Act as oxygen scavengers, retaining the carbon dioxide in the carbonated drinks | [44] | |
Durethan (polyamide) | Food packaging | Provides stiffness to the paperboard containers for fruit juices | [45] | |
Imperm (nylon) | Food packaging | Meant to scavenge oxygen | [46] | |
Nanocor | Food packaging | Used in the manufacturing of plastic beer bottles in order to prevent the escape of carbon dioxide from the beverage | [47] | |
Nanoencapsulation (nanolaminates) | Food packaging | Used to coat meats, cheese, fruits, vegetables, and baked goods | [47] | |
Zinc oxide and pediocin & silver coated nanocomposites | Food packaging | Act as an antimicrobial agent | [48] | |
Degrade the lipopolysaccharide | [26] | |||
Cause irreversible damage to the bacterial DNA | [49] | |||
PEG coated with garlic oil nanocomposites | Food packaging | Control pests at stores that infest the packaged food materials | [49] | |
Bionanocomposites (cellulose & starch) | Food packaging | Proven to be efficient as layering materials for the packaging applications | [50] | |
Enzyme immobilization | Food packaging | Provides a larger surface area and faster transfer rates | [51] | |
Top Screen DS13 & Guard IN Fresh | Food packaging | Help in ripening of vegetables and fruits by scavenging ethylene gas | [51] | |
NanoCeram PAC | Food packaging | Helps in rapid absorption of unpleasant components which may cause foul odour and create repulsive taste | [51] | |
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Nanoparticles | Silicon dioxide | Food packaging & preservation | Reducing the leakage of moisture | [52] |
Anticaking and drying agent | [53] | |||
Absorbs the water molecules in food, showing hygroscopic application | [54] | |||
Titanium dioxide | Food packaging & preservation | Acts as a food colourant | [54] | |
Photocatalytic disinfecting agent | [55] | |||
Used as food whitener for food products such as milk, cheese, and other dairy products | [56] | |||
Zinc oxide | Food packaging & preservation | Reduce the flow of oxygen inside the packaging containers | [57] | |
Silver nanoparticles | Food packaging & preservation | Act as antibacterial agent and protect the food from microbial infestation | [57] | |
Extend the shelf life of the fruits and vegetables by absorbing and decomposing ethylene | [58] | |||
Inorganic nanoceramic | Food packaging & preservation | Used in cooking oil for deep-frying food | [58] | |
Polymeric nanoparticles | Food packaging & preservation | Known to be efficient delivery systems and are bactericidal | [58] |