Graphene oxide as a novel tool for mycotoxin removal

Mycotoxins, as a food and feed toxins, pose serious health risks for humans and animals and cause huge economic losses. Preventive measures against mycotoxins are not successful, and mycotoxins are commonly present in food and feed, which are easily contaminated. Moreover, this represents entry into the food chain, endangering all, including humans. Graphene oxide (GO) and its composites, thanks to their number of different functional groups on their surface, seem to be a promising tool for capturing and removing mycotoxins from contaminated food and feed without creating health risks or decreasing the quality of products.

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Mycotoxins present significant health risks and economic losses in food and feed. Preventive measures have been unsuccessful, leading to common contamination. Graphene oxide and its composites show promise in capturing and removing mycotoxins from contaminated food and feed without posing health risks or compromising product quality.