期刊名称：Russian Journal of Agricultural and Socio-Economic Sciences
印刷版ISSN：2226-1184
电子版ISSN：2226-1184
出版年度：2012
卷号：10
期号：10
页码：14-24
出版社：Russian Journal of Agricultural and Socio-Economic Sciences
摘要：Nanotechnology has an extremely high potential to benefit society through applications in food packaging. It can make the products cheaper and the production more efficient by producing less waste and using less energy. However, any new technology carries an ethical responsibility for wise application and the recognition that there are potential unforeseen risks that may come with the tremendous positive potential. The concept of nanocomposites represents a stimulating route for creating new and innovative materials, also in the area of natural polymers. The use of protective coatings and suitable packaging by the food industry has become a topic of great interest because of their potentiality for increasing the shelf life of many food products. Research and development of bio-nanocomposite materials for food applications such as packaging and other food contact surfaces is expected to grow in the next decade with the advent of new polymeric materials and composites with inorganic nano-particles.
