CNT based nanomaterials for food industry: a review

Abstract

CNT-based composites can exhibit exceptional physical, chemical, and mechanical properties, and their tiny addition enhances activity significantly. These captured the eyes of food industrial sector due to its promising characteristics. Biosensing, gas sensing, antimicrobial properties, antibody immobilization, are key factor here. CNTs of various diameters, lengths, and functionalization processes were utilized to show antibacterial effect. By this effect these can be used in food packaging. By sensing ethylene, CNTs can be used in food ripening. As CNTs in pure water improves heat transmission, these can be used in controlled pasteurization which is needed for food safety. CNTs can sense cholesterol, vitamin B6 and others food ingredients. So, these can be utilized in improvement of food quality. The germination of seedlings can be helped along by CNT, which is a positive impact in food quality. The application of CNTbased nanomaterials in food industry is the focus of our research.

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