THE USE OF NANOMATERIALS IN FOOD CONTACT MATERIALS

THE USE OF NANOMATERIALS IN FOOD CONTACT MATERIALS

DEStech Publications, Inc. announces the publication of The Use of Nanomaterials in Food Contact Materials: Design, Applications, Safety, edited by Rob Veraart, Ph.D.

This volume surveys the problems, assesses the risks, and presents solutions regarding the use of nanomaterials in food-contact materials such as packaging and preparation surfaces. The book explains how and why nanoparticles are applied in packaging materials, inks, coatings and antimicrobials. Special attention is given to methods for determining the size and shape of nanoparticles. Within this framework, experimental and modeling information are provided on the safety risks caused by migration of molecular and sub-molecular-sized particles from packaging. The book investigates the vectors and probabilities of nanoparticle ingestion by consumers. A primary feature of this book is a review of laws governing nanomaterials in the food industry from Europe, Asia, South and North America.

Some of the highlights of the book include:

  • ? Explains methods for detecting and sizing nanoparticles in food processing and packaging
  • ? Covers materials, laminates, inks, coatings and antimicrobials
  • ? Clarifies risks of nanoparticle migration from packaging
  • ? Assesses dangers to consumers and spells out safety measures
  • ? Outlines food and nanomaterials laws from Europe, Asia, North and South America

 

Chapters include:

  • Nanometric Inorganic Fillers in Food Contact Materials
  • Nanomaterials in Printing Inks for Food Packaging
  • Regulation of Nanotechnology in Food-Contact Applications in the United States and Canada
  • Legislative Status of Nanomaterials in Food-Contact Materials in Asia Pacific
  • Use of Nanomaterials for Food Packaging in Latin American and Caribbean Countries
  • Mathematic Modelling of Migration of Nanoparticles from Food Contact Polymers

The Use of Nanomaterials in Food Contact Materials: Design, Application, Safety, by Rob Veraart, Ph.D., is published by DEStech Publications, Inc., best known for advanced publications in engineering and science. April 2017, 390 pages, 6×9, hardcover, ISBN 978-1-60595-136-2, Price: $164.50.

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If you would like more information about this topic, please contact Alexandra Cahill at 717-290-1660 x 105 or email at acahill@destechpub.com.