Applications of Nanomaterials in Soil Science and Agriculture: Enhancing Stability and Bioavailability through Nano-Encapsulation


Year : 2024 | Volume : 13 | Issue : 03 | Page : 23-28
    By

    B. Goswami,

  1. x-Ast., RVS College of Engineering and Technology, Jamshedpur, , India

Abstract

This research project focuses on the development and use of nanomaterials (NMs) for enhancing natural security in agricultural, feed, and food sectors. Protein-based and polysaccharide-based NMs, which self-assemble into micelle-like structures, have shown promise in improving the stability, bioavailability, and delivery of vital nutrients, agrochemicals, and medications through nano-encapsulation techniques. Nanomaterials such as modified nanoclays, including montmorillonite, have been employed in food packaging to enhance mechanical strength and create barriers against oxygen, flavors, and moisture. Nano-encapsulation has also proven effective in enhancing the optical properties of materials for their use in beverages. In soil science, nanotechnology has been crucial in understanding the nanoscale interactions between organic and inorganic components of soil matrices, influencing nutrient delivery and microfauna activity. Engineered NMs, regulated under the European Novel Food Regulation, have been instrumental in agricultural advancements, notably through the use of nano-silver, nano-titanium dioxide, nano-silica, and nanocomposites. As one of the six Key Enabling Technologies (KETs), nanotechnology plays a pivotal role in the innovation of primary agricultural production, animal feed, food processing, and food contact materials. However, the potential risks posed by NMs to human health and the environment have been a subject of significant concern. Risk assessments and safety evaluations of NM applications in agriculture, food, and feed are essential for understanding their exposure potential and ensuring safe use in these sectors.

Keywords: Nanomaterials in Agriculture, Nano-encapsulation in Food Systems • Nanotechnology in Soil Science • Engineered Nanomaterials (ENMs) • Nonclay Food Packaging

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B. Goswami. Applications of Nanomaterials in Soil Science and Agriculture: Enhancing Stability and Bioavailability through Nano-Encapsulation. Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology. 2024; 13(03):23-28.
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Regular Issue Subscription Review Article
Volume 13
Issue 03
Received 23/10/2024
Accepted 24/10/2024
Published 25/10/2024


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