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

Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextLanguage: English Publication details: Wiley-VCH, 2011. Germany :Description: xvi, 312 p. : ill. ; 23 cmISBN:
  • 9783527330607
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 620.5 FRE
Summary: Providing an overview of nanotechnology in the context of agriculture and food science, this monograph covers topics such as nano-applications in the 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.
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Reference Reference Kalaignar Centenary Library Madurai ENGLISH-REFERENCE BOOKS ஆறாம் தளம் / Sixth floor 620.5 FRE (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Not for loan 113535

Includes Bibliographical references and index.

Providing an overview of nanotechnology in the context of agriculture and food science, this monograph covers topics such as nano-applications in the 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.

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