Nanotechnology in Food Safety Assessments and Packaging Applications
A special issue of Nanomaterials (ISSN 2079-4991). This special issue belongs to the section "Biology and Medicines".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 16 January 2026 | Viewed by 19
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
With the rapid development of nanotechnology, nanomaterials have shown great potential in the field of food safety due to their unique physical and chemical properties (such as high specific surface area, enhanced catalytic activity, and specific recognition ability). This Special Issue focuses on the innovative application of nanomaterials in food safety detection methods and food packaging, aiming to bring together cutting-edge research results and promote the transformation and industrialization of nanotechnology in food science.
The scope of solicitation includes but is not limited to the following:
- Food safety detection: rapid detection technology based on nanomaterials (such as biosensors, colorimetry, fluorescent probes, etc.) and high-sensitivity analysis methods for pollutants (pesticide residues, heavy metals, and pathogenic microorganisms);
- Functional food packaging: research and development and application of nano antibacterial packaging, smart indicator labels, active fresh-keeping materials, and degradable nano composite packaging.
We welcome original research papers, reviews, and forward-looking opinion articles, focusing on technological innovation, practical application potential, and safety assessment. Through this Special Issue, we hope to promote interdisciplinary exchanges and provide nanoscale solutions for sustainable development in the field of food safety and packaging.
Dr. Yuhuan Zhang
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- nanotechnology
- food safety detection
- smart packaging
- rapid analysis
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