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<p>For human survival, the agri-food sector is fundamental, starting from the cultivation of the land to the production of food that ends up on our tables. Unfortunately, over time, this sector has faced numerous challenges, such as the appearance of pests, environmental pollution, short shelf life and, last but not least, inadequate packaging materials. All these challenges have led researchers from all over the world to find new alternatives to guarantee food safety. The application of nanomaterials, i.e. nanoparticles, could be the solution sought by all scientists. In recent years, nanotechnology has made remarkable progress, especially regarding the application of metallic nanoparticles and their synthesis methods. In particular, silver nanoparticles have attracted attention, due to their special antimicrobial, electrical and optical properties, but also to the fact that they can be combined with nondegradable, biodegradable and edible polymers. However, there are many concerns regarding the toxicity of these nanoparticles. This article aims to present some recent findings regarding the application of silver nanoparticles in food bio packaging.</p>
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For human survival, the agri-food sector is fundamental, starting from the cultivation of the land to the production of food that ends up on our tables. Unfortunately, over time, this sector has faced numerous challenges, such as the appearance of pests, environmental pollution, short shelf life and, last but not least, inadequate packaging materials. All these challenges have led researchers from all over the world to find new alternatives to guarantee food safety. The application of nanomaterials, i.e. nanoparticles, could be the solution sought by all scientists. In recent years, nanotechnology has made remarkable progress, especially regarding the application of metallic nanoparticles and their synthesis methods. In particular, silver nanoparticles have attracted attention, due to their special antimicrobial, electrical and optical properties, but also to the fact that they can be combined with nondegradable, biodegradable and edible polymers. However, there are many concerns regarding the toxicity of these nanoparticles. This article aims to present some recent findings regarding the application of silver nanoparticles in food bio packaging.

Silver Nanoparticles in Food Bio Packaging. A Short Review

Doctoral School of Valahia University of Targoviste

Scientific Bulletin of Valahia University - Materials and Mechanics

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

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For human survival, the agri-food sector is fundamental, starting from the cultivation of the land to the production of food that ends up on our tables....

Silver Nanoparticles in Food Bio Packaging. A Short Review

Data publikacji: 02 maj 2024

Zakres stron: 30 - 34

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/bsmm-2024-0006

Słowa kluczowe
nanotechnology, nanoparticles, food industry, food safety, bionanomaterials

© 2024 Nicolae Angelescu et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Silver Nanoparticles in Food Bio Packaging. A Short Review

Data publikacji: 02 maj 2024

Zakres stron: 30 - 34

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/bsmm-2024-0006

Słowa kluczowenanotechnology, nanoparticles, food industry, food safety, bionanomaterials

© 2024 Nicolae Angelescu et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Słowa kluczowe
nanotechnology, nanoparticles, food industry, food safety, bionanomaterials