Advances in Food Nanotechnology Enhancing Nutrition, Safety and Sustainability

In a world with an ever-growing population and where climate change is impacting global food production, it is crucial to advance research in sustainable farming methods that can generate higher yields to meet the rising food demand. Where traditional farming methods are limited by production capabilities and sometimes by policy, nanotechnology has the potential to address productivity and mitigate damage to local ecosystems. Dedicated to the intersection of nanotechnology and food science, this book examines how nanotechnology, electronics and Artificial Intelligence (AI) can revolutionize food production, processing, and distribution to address climate change and global food security challenges. Additionally, the book explores a wide range of topics across the food production system, from soil fertility, crop yield and pest management to food fortification, processing and packaging and it reports on the latest advances in AI, Smart Farming, the Internet of Things (IoT) and nanotechnology and how these can contribute to increased global food security. Providing a detailed overview of the latest advances in nanotechnology and its applications in many areas of the food industry, this book provides vital information for researchers, academics, professionals and policy makers working in nanotechnology, food science, agriculture and environmental science.