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Novel Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology for Food Safety

A special issue of Nanomaterials (ISSN 2079-4991). This special issue belongs to the section "Biology and Medicines".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 9 January 2026 | Viewed by 8377

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Guangyang Liu

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Key Laboratory of Vegetables Quality and Safety Control, Institute of Vegetables and Flowers, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of China, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, China
Interests: using functional nanohybrid materials to monitor the quality and safety of agricultural products; nanoscale identification and sensing of agricultural chemical pollutants and nutrients; mechanism of nano-controlled removal and catalytic degradation of agricultural chemical pollutants; research and development of nano pesticide and nano fertilizer; sample pretreatment; pesticide residue monitoring; dietary risk assessment; development of new pesticide detection technologies
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Dr. Mengmeng Yan

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Institute of Quality Standard and Testing Technology for Agro-Products, Shandong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Jinan 250100, China
Interests: SERS; Aptasensor; pesticide detection;
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Dr. Xiaolin Cao

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College of Life Science, Yantai University, Yantai 264005, China
Interests: SERS; chemical pollutant detection; chromatography–mass spectrometry technology; nanomaterial-based pretreatment

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Nanotechnology has emerged as a key player in enhancing food safety and improving agricultural productivity. It holds great potential for quality, safety testing and enhancing food defense mechanisms. Food spoilage can be inhibited, microorganisms removed, and microbial cells prevented from adhering to food surfaces through the formation of novel nanoscale compositions with altered physicochemical properties, thus promoting food safety and safeguarding the health of consumers.

With this Special Issue, we hope to explore the application of nanotechnology in food safety by utilizing the latest advances in the related fields of nanosensors/nanofabrication technologies/nano-filtration membranes/nano-catalytic technologies in order to promote the relationship between food quality and safety and human dietary health. This Special Issue aims to contribute to quality and safety in the food industry by promoting interdisciplinary discussions and exchanges.

We invite experts and scholars from various backgrounds to share their original research articles, reviews, and short communications in the field of nanotechnology on applications, challenges, and the future of safety in the food industry.

Dr. Guangyang Liu
Dr. Mengmeng Yan
Dr. Xiaolin Cao
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • functional nanomaterials
  • nanoscale identification
  • contaminant monitoring
  • novel analytical techniques
  • rapid detection device
  • food quality and safety
  • surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy
  • sample pretreatment
  • adsorption
  • analytical methods

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Characterisation of Nanocellulose Types Using Complementary Techniques and Its Application to Detecting Bacterial Nanocellulose in Food Products
by Otmar Geiss, Ivana Bianchi, Ivana Blazevic, Guillaume Bucher, Hind El-Hadri, Francesco Fumagalli, Jessica Ponti, Chiara Verra and Josefa Barrero-Moreno
Nanomaterials 2025, 15(20), 1565; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano15201565 - 14 Oct 2025
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Nanocellulose has attracted significant attention in recent years due to its distinctive properties and vast potential applications across various fields. This study encompasses two distinct yet interconnected activities: the characterisation of eight different types of nanocellulose test materials, including crystalline, fibrillated, and bacterial [...] Read more.
Nanocellulose has attracted significant attention in recent years due to its distinctive properties and vast potential applications across various fields. This study encompasses two distinct yet interconnected activities: the characterisation of eight different types of nanocellulose test materials, including crystalline, fibrillated, and bacterial nanocellulose, using a range of analytical techniques such as dynamic light scattering (DLS), asymmetric flow field-flow fractionation (AF4) coupled to multi-angle light scattering (MALS) and DLS, and transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and a focused case study employing a tiered analytical approach to identify bacterial nanocellulose in commercially available food products like pudding and drinks with nata de coco, SCOBY, and kombucha. The results demonstrate that different types of nanocellulose can be distinguished by their unique physicochemical properties using a combination of analytical techniques. This finding was used for the identification of bacterial nanocellulose in food products by combining pyGC-MS for cellulose identification, TEM for nanosize range determination, and XRD for crystallinity analysis to distinguish between bacterial and fibrillated nanocellulose. The study advances fundamental understanding of nanocellulose and provides tools to facilitate potential future regulatory compliance. Full article
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Preparation of Hybrid Magnetic Nanoparticles for Sensitive and Rapid Detection of Phorate Residue in Celery Using SERS Immunochromatography Assay
by Xiangyang Li, Hean Qian, Jin Tao, Mingshuo Cao, Meng Wang and Wenlei Zhai
Nanomaterials 2024, 14(12), 1046; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano14121046 - 18 Jun 2024
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Extensive use of pesticides in agricultural production has been causing serious health threats to humans and animals. Among them, phorate is a highly toxic organophosphorus insecticide that has been widely used in planting. Due to its harmful effects on human and animal health, [...] Read more.
Extensive use of pesticides in agricultural production has been causing serious health threats to humans and animals. Among them, phorate is a highly toxic organophosphorus insecticide that has been widely used in planting. Due to its harmful effects on human and animal health, it has been restricted for use in many countries. Analytical methods for the rapid and sensitive detection of phorate residues in agricultural products are urgently needed. In this study, a new method was developed by combining surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) and immunochromatography assay (ICA). Hybrid magnetic Fe3O4@Au@DTNB-Ab nanoprobes were prepared by modifying and growing Au nanoseeds on an Fe3O4 core. SERS activity of the nanoprobe was optimized by adjusting the concentration of the Au precursor. A rapid and sensitive assay was established by replacing the traditional colloidal gold-based ICA with hybrid SERS nanoprobes for SERS-ICA. After optimizing parameters including coating antibody concentrations and the composition and pH of the buffer solution, the limit of detection (LOD) for phorate could reach 1 ng/mL, with a linear range of 5~100 ng/mL. This LOD is remarkably lower than the maximum residue limit in vegetables and fruits set by the Chinese government. The feasibility of this method was further examined by conducting a spiking test with celery as the real sample. The result demonstrated that this method could serve as a promising platform for rapid and sensitive detection of phorate in agricultural products. Full article
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Research Progress on the Application of Nanoenzyme Electrochemical Sensors for Detecting Zearalenone in Food
by Guoqiang Guan, Zhiyuan Lin, Jingya Qian, Feng Wang, Liang Qu and Bin Zou
Nanomaterials 2025, 15(10), 712; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano15100712 - 9 May 2025
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Zearalenone (ZEN) is a common mycotoxin widely found in food crops such as corn. The toxicity of ZEN is manifested as multiple hazards to reproduction, genes, cells, and immune systems. Long-term exposure may have a serious impact on health, so it has received [...] Read more.
Zearalenone (ZEN) is a common mycotoxin widely found in food crops such as corn. The toxicity of ZEN is manifested as multiple hazards to reproduction, genes, cells, and immune systems. Long-term exposure may have a serious impact on health, so it has received extensive attention due to its potential harm to human and animal health. In order to ensure food safety, countries have formulated corresponding ZEN content limit standards and promoted the development of efficient and rapid detection technologies. This paper reviews the research progress of ZEN detection in food based on nanoenzyme electrochemical sensors. Firstly, the basic situation of ZEN was introduced, including its physical and chemical properties, toxicity, and related regulations and standards. Secondly, the advantages and disadvantages of traditional detection methods and new detection technologies are analyzed, and the application progress of electrochemical sensors in ZEN detection is discussed, especially aptamer electrochemical sensors, immune-electrochemical sensors, and nanoenzyme electrochemical sensors. In this paper, the advantages of nanoenzyme electrochemical sensors in ZEN detection are discussed in detail, especially in terms of sensitivity, selectivity, and rapid detection. However, nanoenzyme electrochemical sensors still face some challenges in practical applications, such as high production costs, control of signal amplification effects, and safety issues of nanomaterials. Finally, this paper looks forward to the future development direction of nanoenzyme electrochemical sensors and proposes possible solutions to further improve their stability, reduce costs, and optimize sensing performance. Full article
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Silver Nanocomposites with Enhanced Shelf-Life for Fruit and Vegetable Preservation: Mechanisms, Advances, and Prospects
by Xin Ding, Huan Lin, Jie Zhou, Zhihao Lin, Yanyan Huang, Ge Chen, Yanguo Zhang, Jun Lv, Jing Chen, Guangyang Liu, Xiaomin Xu and Donghui Xu
Nanomaterials 2024, 14(15), 1244; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano14151244 - 24 Jul 2024
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Reducing fruit and vegetable waste and maintaining quality has become challenging for everyone. Nanotechnology is a new and intriguing technology that is currently being implemented in fruit and vegetable preservation. Silver nanomaterials provide superior antibacterial qualities, biodegradability, and biocompatibility, which expands their potential [...] Read more.
Reducing fruit and vegetable waste and maintaining quality has become challenging for everyone. Nanotechnology is a new and intriguing technology that is currently being implemented in fruit and vegetable preservation. Silver nanomaterials provide superior antibacterial qualities, biodegradability, and biocompatibility, which expands their potential applications in fruit and vegetable preservation. Silver nanomaterials include silver nanocomposites and Ag-MOF, of which silver nanocomposites are mainly composed of silver nanoparticles. Notably, not all kinds of silver nanoparticles utilized in the preservation of fruits and vegetables are thoroughly described. Therefore, the synthesis, mechanism of action, and advancements in research on silver nanocomposites for fruit and vegetable preservation were discussed in this study. Full article
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