Application of functionalized chitosan in food: A review

Y Chen, Y Liu, Q Dong, C Xu, S Deng, Y Kang… - International Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Environmental and sustainability issues have received increasing attention in recent years.
As a natural biopolymer, chitosan has been developed as a sustainable alternative to …

Chitosan-based nanocomposites as coatings and packaging materials for the postharvest improvement of agricultural product: A review

RS Riseh, M Vatankhah, M Hassanisaadi… - Carbohydrate …, 2023 - Elsevier
The perishability nature of harvested fruits and vegetables, along with the effect of
environmental factors, storage conditions, and transportation, reduce the products' quality …

Nanotechnology–A new frontier of nano-farming in agricultural and food production and its development

M Haris, T Hussain, HI Mohamed, A Khan… - Science of The Total …, 2023 - Elsevier
The potential of nanotechnology for the development of sustainable agriculture has been
promising. The initiatives to meet the rising food needs of the rapidly growing world …

Bioinspired silver nanoparticle-based nanocomposites for effective control of plant pathogens: A review

DY Kim, SKS Patel, K Rasool, N Lone, SK Bhatia… - Science of the Total …, 2024 - Elsevier
Plant pathogens, including bacteria, fungi, and viruses, pose significant challenges to the
farming community due to their extensive diversity, the rapidly evolving phenomenon of multi …

Nano-fertilizers: A sustainable technology for improving crop nutrition and food security

AM Jakhar, I Aziz, AR Kaleri, M Hasnain, G Haider… - NanoImpact, 2022 - Elsevier
Excessive use of synthetic fertilizers cause economic burdens, increasing soil, water and
atmospheric pollution. Nano-fertilizers have shown great potential for their sustainable uses …

Metal-organic framework-enabled pesticides are an emerging tool for sustainable cleaner production and environmental hazard reduction

Y Vasseghian, P Arunkumar, SW Joo… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2022 - Elsevier
Two of the most important challenges of the new millennium are the sustainability of
agricultural output and the security of global food supplies. The ability of agro-ecosystems to …

Recent advances in nano-enabled seed treatment strategies for sustainable agriculture: challenges, risk assessment, and future perspectives

A Shelar, SH Nile, AV Singh, D Rothenstein, J Bill… - Nano-Micro Letters, 2023 - Springer
Agro seeds are vulnerable to environmental stressors, adversely affecting seed vigor, crop
growth, and crop productivity. Different agrochemical-based seed treatments enhance seed …

Advancing sustainable agriculture: a critical review of smart and eco-friendly nanomaterial applications

SR Balusamy, AS Joshi, H Perumalsamy… - Journal of …, 2023 - Springer
Undoubtedly, nanoparticles are one of the ideal choices for achieving challenges related to
bio sensing, drug delivery, and biotechnological tools. After gaining success in biomedical …

[HTML][HTML] A review on biological synthesis of silver nanoparticles and their potential applications

A Dhaka, SC Mali, S Sharma, R Trivedi - Results in Chemistry, 2023 - Elsevier
Silver nanoparticles are an important innovation in nanotechnology, due to their high
stability and low chemical reactivity in comparison to other metals. Silver nanoparticles have …

Nanotechnology in food and plant science: challenges and future prospects

MA Ansari - Plants, 2023 - mdpi.com
Globally, food safety and security are receiving a lot of attention to ensure a steady supply of
nutrient-rich and safe food. Nanotechnology is used in a wide range of technical processes …