1st Edition

Nanotechnology in Food Packaging and Preservation Principles and Practical Applications

Edited By Shakeel Ahmed, Aman Ullah Copyright 2026
364 Pages 74 Color Illustrations
by CRC Press

364 Pages 74 Color Illustrations
by CRC Press

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the use of nanotechnology in food preservation, food packaging, and the development of novel preservation methods. The chapters focus on applications of nanotechnology in active food packaging, modified atmosphere packaging, and the development of nanocomposite films and coatings for food packaging. Additionally, the book further explores the... Read more

Preface

About the Editors

Chapter 1 Introduction to Nanotechnology in Food Preservation

Amol D. Gholap, Pankaj R. Khuspe, Sadikali F. Sayyad, Navnath T. Hatvate, Machindra Chavan, and Md Faiyazuddin

Chapter 2 Nanotechnology Revolutionizing Food Preservation: A Wide-Ranging Exploration

Hajira Bibi, Abdul Wahab, Farwa Batool, Murad Muhammad, Gholamreza Abdi, Muhammad Awais Ashraf, Muhammad Nabeel Amjad, and Wajid Zaman

Chapter 3 Nanocomposite Films and Coatings for Food Packaging

Alisha Kakkar and Sudesh Kumar

Chapter 4 Nanotechnology in Seafood Preservation during Cold Storage

Xiaoyu Luo

Chapter 5 Nanotechnology in Cereal and Bakery Products Preservation

Sameer Ahmad, Sarushi Rastogi, Mohsin Vahid Khan, Dawrul Islam, and Arun Kumar Gupta

Chapter 6 Role of Nanotechnology in Pediatric Foods

Nibir Ghosh, Srabani Podder, Sumee Ireen, and Laiba Parveen

Chapter 7 Nanotechnology in Meat and Poultry Preservation

Deepak Sharma, Shyamli Thakur, Samir Bhargava, and Deepa Gupta

Chapter 8 Nanotechnology in Confectionery and Snacks Preservation

Davoud Habibzadeh

Chapter 9 Nanotechnology in Beverage Preservation

J.O. Olusanya, O.A. Afolabi, T.P. Mohan, and K. Kanny

Chapter 10 Nanosensors and Biosensors for Real-Time Monitoring of Food Quality and Safety

Chiamaka Linda Mgbechidinma, Egong John Egong, Udoka Onyeka Okonta, Chibueze Anslem Mgbechidimma, Imo Yellow Sandy, and Otobong Donald Akan

Chapter 11 Advancing Novel Applications of Nanotechnology in the Food Industry

Anele Sithole and Shalini Singh

Chapter 12 Nanotechnology in Food Packaging and Preservation

Veerapandi Loganathan, Abhinash P, and Lekhashri Vijayan

Chapter 13 Nanoparticle and Nanostructure for Enhanced Food Preservation

Meghraj Suryawanshi, Pankaj Nerkar, Aarti P. Nikam, Shrinivas Bhumrela, and Taufik Mulla

Chapter 14 Chemistry of Carbon-Based Nanomaterials and Their Composites in Food Packaging and Preservation

Chinmay Mittal, Anirudh Singh Bhathiwal, Vishaka Chauhan, and Anjaneyulu Bendi

Chapter 15 Nanotechnology in Food Supply Chain Management

Shazia Akhter, Jonaid Ahmad Malik, Syed Zameer Hussain, and Aaruba Maqbool Sofi

Chapter 16 Nanoemulsion of Essential Oils against Foodborne Pathogens and Stored Product Insect Pests

N.U. Visakh, M. Safna, Anu Thomas, Athira Shajin, and Berin Pathrose

Chapter 17 Nanotechnology-Driven Delivery Systems in Revolutionizing Food Preservation

Ghania Qindeel and Muhammad Shahzaib

Chapter 18 Unveiling the Potential of Essential Oils-Based Food Preservation, Challenges and Role of Nanotechnology in Overcoming Challenges regarding Applications of Essential Oils

Iqbal Ahmed, Abdullah Ijaz Hussain, Ijaz Hussain, Muhammad Zahid Iqbal, Yasir Iqbal, and Sufyan Aslam

Chapter 19 Advancements and Ethical Implications of Nanomaterials in Food Preservation and Safety

Farwa Batool, Abdul Wahab, Hajira Bibi, Murad Muhammad, Gholamreza Abdi, Muhammad Asif Raza, Ghayyas Us Din, and Wajid Zaman

Chapter 20 Economic and Sustainability Considerations in Nanotechnology-Based Food Preservation

Hira Zulfiqar, Iqbal Ahmed, Mehak Gull, Iqra Rani, Muhammad Furqan Farooq, and Ijaz Hussain

Chapter 21 Adopting the Precautionary Approach to Food Packaging in the Absence of Regulation

Nompumelelo Zungu and Shalini Singh

Chapter 22 Challenges and Limitations of Nanotechnology in Food Preservation

Otobong Donald Akan, Chiamaka Linda Mgbechidinma, Egong John Egong, Chinasa Valerie Olovo, Udoka Onyeka Okonta, Chibueze Anslem Mgbechidimma, He Zhu, and Chuka Charles Emene

Index

Biography

Dr. Aman Ullah is currently working as a Young Scientist (DHR) at the Department of Biochemistry. Dr. Aman Ullah is a Professor of Lipid Utilization: Renewable Resources for Industrial Processing in the Department of Agricultural, Food, and Nutritional Sciences, Faculty of Agricultural, Life, and Environmental Sciences at the University of Alberta, Canada. He  has obtained a Ph.D. (with distinction) in Chemical Sciences and Technologies from the University of Genoa, Italy, by working together as a visiting PhD scholar at Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX, USA. Dr. Ullah’s research is focused on the development of bioproducts and biomaterials from renewable resources for different applications, including packaging, drug delivery, wastewater and mine tailings remediation, and drinking water monitoring and remediation in developing countries and First Nations communities. Dr. Ullah has more than 100 research articles in reputed international journals and 5 patent applications (4 granted). He has licensed two technologies to a new start-up biorefinery in Alberta. He delivered 44 invited talks in the US/Canada, Europe, Asia, and Australia, including 1 plenary and 10 keynote lectures. He is active in undergraduate and graduate teaching, with responsibility for two courses, and receives very strong USRI scores.  Dr. Ullah received several awards in his career, including the Canadian Rising Star Award by “Grand Challenges Canada”, the Faculty of Agricultural, Life, and Environmental Sciences “Research and Innovation Award”, and the ASTech Award winner for the “33rd ASTech Innovation Awards”.

Dr. Shakeel Ahmed is working as an Assistant Professor of Chemistry at Higher Education Department, Government of Jammu and Kashmir and Assistant Professor at Postgraduate Department of Chemistry, Government Postgraduate College Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir, India. He obtained a first degree in general science from Government Postgraduate College Rajouri (University of Jammu) followed by master’s degree and doctoral degree in chemistry from Jamia Millia Islamia, a central university, New Delhi. He gained post-doctoral experience in biocomposite materials at Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi. He has published several research publications in area of green nanomaterials and biopolymers for various applications including biomedical, packaging, and water treatment. He is regular member of American Chemical Society (ACS), USA, member of Royal Society of Chemistry (MRSC), UK, member of international association of advanced materials (IAAM), Sweden and life member of Asian Polymer Association and Society of Materials Chemistry (India). He is the active reviewer and member of editorial board of many reputed journals. He has published more than 40 books in the area of nanomaterials and green materials with publishers of international repute. He is the fellow of The Linnean Society of London and International Society for Development and Sustainability (ISDS), Japan.