Emerging Nanotechnologies in Food Science

Dr. Rosa Busquets is currently working as an Associate Professor in the School of Life Sciences, Pharmacy and Chemistry, Faculty of Health Science Social Care and Education, Kingston University, Penrhyn Road Campus, Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom. She works toward pushing the barriers of analytical chemistry and achieving significant improvements in monitoring molecules of special environmental relevance. Rosa is a specialist in chromatography-mass spectrometry and in the analysis of complex matrices. She is particularly interested in environmental monitoring and remediation. She carries out research to remove contaminants that pose a major threat to ecosystems due to their toxicity and high mobility and can therefore contaminate fresh water and affect our health. Nanoparticles, pesticides, plastic degradation products, and pharmaceuticals are among these contaminants. xxx About the editors Kumar-BECS-

1. Concepts of Nanotechnology 2. Advances in Food Nanotechnology 3. Small Solutions to Large Problems? Nanomaterials and Nanocomposites in Effluent, Water, and Land Management 4. Analysis of Nanomaterials in Food 5. Bioavailability of Nanomaterials and Interaction With Cells 6. Microbiological Toxicity of Nanoparticles 7. Polymer Nanocomposites for Food Packaging 8. Coatings and Inks for Food Packaging Including Nanomaterials 9. Ensuring Food Safety: General Principles for Safeguarding What You Eat Including the Role of Food Labels 10. Critical Review of Relevant Recent Patent Applications Related to the Use of Nanotechnology in Food