Application of nanotechnology in the agricultural and food processing industries: A review
The world faces the latest challenges, such as an increasing population, climate change, declining soil quality, and food security, demanding innovative solutions for producing high-quality, larger-scale food products. One such solution is the integration of nanotechnology into agriculture. Recently...
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| author | Shah M.A. Shahnaz T. Zehab-ud-Din Masoodi J.H. Nazir S. Qurashi A. Ahmed G.H. |
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| description | The world faces the latest challenges, such as an increasing population, climate change, declining soil quality, and food security, demanding innovative solutions for producing high-quality, larger-scale food products. One such solution is the integration of nanotechnology into agriculture. Recently, nanotechnology has been introduced in agricultural engineering, where nanomaterials are used to develop various technologies for sustainable agriculture applications. Nanotechnology catalyzes sustainable agriculture by infusing the agricultural landscape with efficiency, accuracy, eco-friendliness, and environmental stewardship. Nanotechnologies have infiltrated from the early germination of seeds to the final stages of food processing, encompassing upstream and downstream activities. At the seed level, nanoscale coatings enhance viability, disease resistance, nutrient uptake, the germination stage, and seed quality. Nanosensors and nanobiosensors monitor and manage crop health, water usage, and soil quality. As crops mature, nano-enabled delivery systems precisely apply fertilizers, pesticides, and growth regulators, minimizing waste and maximizing efficacy. Additionally, nanotechnology aids in food processing, improving food preservation, smart packaging, and quality control, reducing post-harvest losses and extending shelf life. It optimizes resource utilization, improves crop resilience, and reduces waste, offering a sustainable path to feed the growing global population?however, the analysis and integration of nanotechnology in agriculture open avenues for innovation and future advancements. Environmental issues, cost-effectiveness, soil health, and health risks associated with nanomaterials in agricultural practices are the main challenges that must be addressed. This review focuses on nanotechnology's potential to revolutionize agriculture by enhancing crop yield, quality, cost-effectiveness, soil health, and environmental sustainability. Embracing nanotechnology ensures food security and environmental stewardship for future generations, making it a crucial tool in addressing global agricultural challenges. ? 2023 Elsevier B.V. |
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| spelling | my.uniten.dspace-367242025-03-03T15:44:11Z Application of nanotechnology in the agricultural and food processing industries: A review Shah M.A. Shahnaz T. Zehab-ud-Din Masoodi J.H. Nazir S. Qurashi A. Ahmed G.H. 57203128051 57207459550 57217870172 55988854200 57220515655 57203843629 56239664100 Chemical contamination Climate change Cost effectiveness Crops Cultivation Food processing Food safety Food supply Health risks Nanostructured materials Nutrients Processed foods Quality control Rivers Seed Soils Sustainable development Applications of nanotechnologies Environmental stewardship Food processing industry Food security High quality Innovative solutions Soil health Soil Porosity Soils qualities Sustainable agriculture Fertilizers The world faces the latest challenges, such as an increasing population, climate change, declining soil quality, and food security, demanding innovative solutions for producing high-quality, larger-scale food products. One such solution is the integration of nanotechnology into agriculture. Recently, nanotechnology has been introduced in agricultural engineering, where nanomaterials are used to develop various technologies for sustainable agriculture applications. Nanotechnology catalyzes sustainable agriculture by infusing the agricultural landscape with efficiency, accuracy, eco-friendliness, and environmental stewardship. Nanotechnologies have infiltrated from the early germination of seeds to the final stages of food processing, encompassing upstream and downstream activities. At the seed level, nanoscale coatings enhance viability, disease resistance, nutrient uptake, the germination stage, and seed quality. Nanosensors and nanobiosensors monitor and manage crop health, water usage, and soil quality. As crops mature, nano-enabled delivery systems precisely apply fertilizers, pesticides, and growth regulators, minimizing waste and maximizing efficacy. Additionally, nanotechnology aids in food processing, improving food preservation, smart packaging, and quality control, reducing post-harvest losses and extending shelf life. It optimizes resource utilization, improves crop resilience, and reduces waste, offering a sustainable path to feed the growing global population?however, the analysis and integration of nanotechnology in agriculture open avenues for innovation and future advancements. Environmental issues, cost-effectiveness, soil health, and health risks associated with nanomaterials in agricultural practices are the main challenges that must be addressed. This review focuses on nanotechnology's potential to revolutionize agriculture by enhancing crop yield, quality, cost-effectiveness, soil health, and environmental sustainability. Embracing nanotechnology ensures food security and environmental stewardship for future generations, making it a crucial tool in addressing global agricultural challenges. ? 2023 Elsevier B.V. Final 2025-03-03T07:44:11Z 2025-03-03T07:44:11Z 2024 Review 10.1016/j.susmat.2023.e00809 2-s2.0-85181167757 https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85181167757&doi=10.1016%2fj.susmat.2023.e00809&partnerID=40&md5=dcf24f5fbdc370ad62257e2443aea034 https://irepository.uniten.edu.my/handle/123456789/36724 39 e00809 Elsevier B.V. Scopus |
| spellingShingle | Chemical contamination Climate change Cost effectiveness Crops Cultivation Food processing Food safety Food supply Health risks Nanostructured materials Nutrients Processed foods Quality control Rivers Seed Soils Sustainable development Applications of nanotechnologies Environmental stewardship Food processing industry Food security High quality Innovative solutions Soil health Soil Porosity Soils qualities Sustainable agriculture Fertilizers Shah M.A. Shahnaz T. Zehab-ud-Din Masoodi J.H. Nazir S. Qurashi A. Ahmed G.H. Application of nanotechnology in the agricultural and food processing industries: A review |
| title | Application of nanotechnology in the agricultural and food processing industries: A review |
| title_full | Application of nanotechnology in the agricultural and food processing industries: A review |
| title_fullStr | Application of nanotechnology in the agricultural and food processing industries: A review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Application of nanotechnology in the agricultural and food processing industries: A review |
| title_short | Application of nanotechnology in the agricultural and food processing industries: A review |
| title_sort | application of nanotechnology in the agricultural and food processing industries: a review |
| topic | Chemical contamination Climate change Cost effectiveness Crops Cultivation Food processing Food safety Food supply Health risks Nanostructured materials Nutrients Processed foods Quality control Rivers Seed Soils Sustainable development Applications of nanotechnologies Environmental stewardship Food processing industry Food security High quality Innovative solutions Soil health Soil Porosity Soils qualities Sustainable agriculture Fertilizers |
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