TY - BOOK AU - J. Frewer, Lynn TI - Nanotechnology in the agri-food sector : : implications for the future SN - 9783527330607 U1 - 620.5 PY - 2011/// CY - Germany PB - Wiley-VCH KW - Food Technological innovations KW - Agricultural innovations KW - Food Biotechnology N1 - Includes Bibliographical references and index N2 - 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 ER -