Functional Micro-/Nanostructures in Agrofood Science: Precise Inspection, Hazard Elimination, and Potential Health Risks

Nanotechnology, biotechniques, and chemical engineering have arisen as new trends with significant impacts on agrofood science development. Advanced analytical techniques with high sensitivity, specificity, and automation based on micro-/ nanomaterials for food hazard elimination have become leading research hotspots in agrofood science. Research progress in micro-/ nanomaterials has provided a solid theoretical basis and technical support to solve problems in the industry. However, the rapid development of micro-/nanostructures has also raised concerns regarding potential risks to human health. This review presents the latest advances in the precise inspection and elimination of food hazards from micro-/nanomaterials and discusses the potential threats to human health posed by nanomaterials. The theoretical reference was provided for the application trend of micro-/ nanomaterials in the field of agrofood science in the future.

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Nanotechnology, biotechniques, and chemical engineering have emerged as new trends in agriculture and food science, particularly in the areas of hazard elimination using micro-/nanomaterials. While these advanced analytical techniques with high sensitivity and specificity offer great potential for the industry, there are concerns surrounding the potential risks to human health posed by the rapid development of micro-/nanostructures.