APPLYING OF NANOTECHNOLOGY TO EDIBLE FILMS

Year 2023, Volume: 11 Issue: 1, 411 - 425, 27.03.2023

Kadriye Şen , Kadir Gürbüz Güner

https://doi.org/10.21923/jesd.1123446

Abstract

In recent years, nanotechnological applications on edible films have a lot of interest since they bring specific and functional properties to the products in which they are used. Many studies have been conducted on nanoparticles, which are used to improve physical properties such as thermal, mechanical, and gas permeability, as well as the antimicrobial effects they provide in edible films. Within the scope of the use of nanotechnological methods for the production of edible films; different approaches can be applied such as nanoemulsions, nanocapsules, nanolaminates, nanowires and polymer nanocomposites. Edible films are produced using nanotechnology; due to their biodegradability and eco-friendly properties, also ensure an environmental advantage compared to traditional plastic-based food packaging. Edible films developed using nanotechnology is an innovative approach that has numerous advantages in the food industry. In order for this novel technology to be used more widely in the food industry, large-scale production solutions need to be adapted. Nevertheless, the toxicity of the nanomaterials used and their potential to cause food safety problems should not be neglected and should be thoroughly examined. In this review, a detailed examination of the use of nanotechnology in edible films in recent years has been conducted, and the advantages and disadvantages of this new technology as well as its effects on food systems have been summarized.

Keywords

Edible Films, Nanotechnology, Nanomaterials

NANOTEKNOLOJİNİN YENİLEBİLİR FİLMLERE UYGULANMASI

Abstract

Nanoteknoloji, yenilebilir filmlere spesifik işlevsellik kazandırması nedeniyle son yıllarda oldukça ilgi çekmektedir. Yenilebilir filmlerde sağladıkları antimikrobiyal etkilerin yanı sıra; termal, mekanik ve gaz geçirgenliği gibi fiziksel özellikleri de geliştirmek amacıyla kullanılan nanoparçacıklar, birçok çalışmanın konusu olmuştur. Yenilebilir filmlerin üretiminde nanoteknolojik yöntemlerin kullanımı kapsamında; nanoemülsiyonlar, nanokapsüller, nanolaminatlar, nanoteller ve polimer nanokompozitler gibi farklı yaklaşımlar uygulanabilmektedir. Nanoteknoloji kullanılarak üretilen yenilebilir filmler; biyolojik olarak parçalanabilme ve çevre dostu olma özelliklerinden dolayı, geleneksel plastik bazlı gıda ambalajlarına kıyasla, ekolojik bir avantaj da sağlamaktadır. Nanoteknoloji kullanılarak geliştirilmiş yenilebilir filmler, gıda endüstrisinde pek çok avantajı beraberinde getiren yenilikçi bir yaklaşımdır. Bu yeni teknolojinin gıda sanayinde daha yaygın şekilde kullanılabilmesi için büyük ölçekli üretim yöntemlerine adapte edilmesi ihtiyacı bulunmaktadır. Bununla birlikte, kullanılan nanomateryallerin toksisitesi ve gıda güvenliği ile ilgili sorunlar yaratma potansiyelleri de ihmal edilmemeli ve detaylı olarak incelenmelidir. Bu derlemede, son yıllarda nanoteknolojinin yenilebilir filmlerde kullanımı hakkında detaylı bir araştırma yapılarak bu yeni teknolojinin avantaj ve dezavantajlarının yanı sıra gıdalardaki etkileri de özetlenmiştir.

Keywords

Yenilebilir Film, Nanoteknoloji, Nanomateryal

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