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Two-dimensional (2D) nanomaterials have revolutionized the food industry with extraordinary properties, including high surface area-to-volume ratios, mechanical strength, and functional versatility. These materials reshape food processing, packaging, and preservation by offering innovative solutions to long-standing challenges. In food packaging, 2D materials are integral to developing active, smart, biodegradable, and nanocomposite systems. Active packaging utilizes its antimicrobial and oxygen-scavenging properties, while smart packaging incorporates sensors to monitor freshness and environmental conditions in real-time. Biodegradable packaging benefits from its compatibility with eco-friendly materials, providing sustainable alternatives to traditional plastics. In food processing, graphene, MXenes, and transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) enable advanced contaminant detection, enzyme stabilization, and thermal efficiency improvements. These innovations enhance food safety and quality while supporting energy-efficient manufacturing practices. This chapter presents a novel perspective on the transformative role of 2D nanomaterials in the food sector. It highlights their potential to revolutionize food safety, quality, and sustainability while addressing critical challenges and exploring prospects. The integration of 2D nanomaterials promises a paradigm shift toward smarter, safer, and more sustainable food systems.

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Applications of 2D Materials in the Food Industry

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    2025年

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  • Ishika Taliyan,
  • Khushbu Upadhyaya,
  • Rekha Sharma,
  • Shruti Shukla

摘要

Two-dimensional (2D) nanomaterials have revolutionized the food industry with extraordinary properties, including high surface area-to-volume ratios, mechanical strength, and functional versatility. These materials reshape food processing, packaging, and preservation by offering innovative solutions to long-standing challenges. In food packaging, 2D materials are integral to developing active, smart, biodegradable, and nanocomposite systems. Active packaging utilizes its antimicrobial and oxygen-scavenging properties, while smart packaging incorporates sensors to monitor freshness and environmental conditions in real-time. Biodegradable packaging benefits from its compatibility with eco-friendly materials, providing sustainable alternatives to traditional plastics. In food processing, graphene, MXenes, and transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) enable advanced contaminant detection, enzyme stabilization, and thermal efficiency improvements. These innovations enhance food safety and quality while supporting energy-efficient manufacturing practices. This chapter presents a novel perspective on the transformative role of 2D nanomaterials in the food sector. It highlights their potential to revolutionize food safety, quality, and sustainability while addressing critical challenges and exploring prospects. The integration of 2D nanomaterials promises a paradigm shift toward smarter, safer, and more sustainable food systems.