Application of Nanotechnology in Food Science, Processing and Packaging

Chukwuebuka EgbunaAfrica Centre of Excellence in Public Health and Toxicological Research (ACE-PUTOR), University of Port-Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. Chukwuebuka Egbuna is a chartered chemist, a chemical analyst, and academic researcher. He is a member of the Institute of Chartered Chemists of Nigeria (ICCON), the Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (NSBMB), the Society of Quality Assurance (SQA) (USA), and the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) (United Kingdom). Egbuna is also an editor of new Elsevier series on Drug Discovery Update. The series includes books, monographs and edited collections from all areas of drug discovery, including emerging therapeutic claims for the treatment of diseases. He has also edited books with Springer Nature on functional foods and nutraceuticals and John Wiley on poisonous plants and phytochemicals. He has been engaged in a number of roles at New Divine Favor Pharmaceutical Industry Limited, Akuzor Nkpor, Anambra State, Nigeria, and Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU) in Nigeria. He has collaboratively worked and published quite a number of research articles in the area of phytochemistry, nutrition and toxicology and related areas. He is a reviewer and editorial board member of various journals, including serving as a website administrator for the Tropical Journal of Applied Natural Sciences (TJANS), a journal of the faculty of Natural Sciences, COOU and as an advisory board member under toxicology for the book publisher, Cambridge Scholar Publishing. His primary research interests are in phytochemistry, nutrition and toxicology, food and medicinal chemistry, and analytical biochemistry. Jaison Jeevanandam CQM – Centro de Química da Madeira, Universidade da Madeira, Campus da Penteada, 9020-105 Funchal, Portugal. Dr. Jaison Jeevanandam obtained his Ph.D. at the Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Science from Curtin University, Malaysia. His Ph.D. project is on ‘Novel nanomedicine for reversing insulin resistance in Type 2 diabetes’ which involved cross-disciplinary research between physics, chemistry, biology, medicine and engineering. He has experience in nanoparticle synthesis, especially in green synthesis using plant extracts, characterization, cytotoxic analysis of nanoparticles, and also in vitro diabetic models. His current research focuses on the application of bionanotechnology in the fabrication of nanoformulation for efficient delivery of food bioactives and drugs for the treatment of several diseases, especially diabetes. Dr. Jaison has authored over 80 publications including original research articles, books and book chapters. He has edited a book entitled ‘Research advances in Dynamic Light Scattering’ for Nova Science Publishers. Dr. Jaison also serves as an editor for few Elsevier books as well as 2 monographs. He is a recipient of many awards and has presented papers in both local and international conferences. Currently, he is a senior researcher at CQM – Centro de Química da Madeira, Universidade da Madeira, Campus da Penteada, Funchal, Portugal.  Kingsley C. Patrick-IwuanyanwuAfrica Centre of Excellence in Public Health and Toxicological Research (ACE-PUTOR), University of Port-Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. Dr. Kingsley Chukwuemeka Patrick-Iwuanyanwu is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Biochemistry. Dr. Patrick-Iwuanyanwu is a recipient of The World Academy of Science- International Centre for Chemical and Biological Sciences (TWAS-ICCBS) Postgraduate fellowship award in 2009 to University of Karachi, Pakistan. He was among the 100 young scientists from around the world selected to attend The World Life Sciences Forum by BioVision (Lyon, France); He is a recipient of Society of Toxicology (SOT) /AstraZenecca IUTOX fellowship award in 2009. He served as a pioneer African representative and one of the founding Executive Members of Student Advisory Council (SAC) of Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC, EUROPE) from 2009-2011. Dr. Patrick-Iwuanyanwu is a member of several professional bodies including Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (NSBMB); Africa Education Initiative (NEF, CT. USA); West African Society of Toxicology (WASOT); Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC, Europe); Society of Toxicology (SOT, Reston, USA); Society for Experimental Biology (SEB, UK). Eugene N. OnyeikeAfrica Centre of Excellence in Public Health and Toxicological Research (ACE-PUTOR), University of Port-Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.Eugene N. Onyeike is working as a Professor at the Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Chemical Sciences, College of Natural and Applied Sciences, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria. His international experience includes various programs, contributions and participation in different countries for diverse fields of study. Professor Onyeike has supervised many M.Sc and Ph.D students among whom are now professors in various universities.  His research interests reflect in his wide range of publications in various national and international journals. He is an editorial board member of many journals and serves as a member of various associations, apart from being an author for many books.

• Chapter 1: Application of Nanotechnology in the Food Industry.- Chapter 2: Nanomaterials in Food System Application: Biochemical, Preservation, and Food Safety Perspectives.- Chapter 3: Use of Nanotechnology for the Improvement of Sensory Attributes of Foods.- Chapter 4: Nano- and Microencapsulation of Foods, Vitamins and Minerals.- Chapter 5: Nanoemulsions in Food Industry.- Chapter 6: Food System Application of Nanomaterials in the Food Industry.- Chapter 7: Shelf-life Improvement of Foodstuffs through nanotechnology engineered application.- Chapter 8: Roles of Nanotechnology for Efficient Nutrient Delivery of Foods.- Chapter 9: Anticaking Agents in Food Nanotechnology.- Chapter 10: Gelling Agents, Micro and Nanogels in Food System Applications.- Chapter 11: Smart Use of Nanomaterials as Sensors for Detection and Monitoring of Food Spoilage.- Chapter 12: Active, Smart, Intelligent, and Improved Packaging.- Chapter 13: Application of Nanoformulations in Improving the Propertiesof Curcuma (Curcuma longa L.).- Chapter 14: Bioavailability of Nano Nutrients, Potential Safety Issues, and Regulations.- Chapter 15: Prospects and Toxicological Concerns of Nanotechnology Application in the Food Industry.