Many by-products that are harmful to the environment and human health are generated
during food processing. However, these wastes are often potential resources with high …

The use of nanomaterials in agriculture as nanofertilizers, nanopesticides, or nano-enabled
sensors to increase crop yield is gaining increasing interest. Engineered nanomaterials …

The incorporation of nanotechnology as a means for nanopesticides is in the early stage of
development. The main idea behind this incorporation is to lower the indiscriminate use of …

Each year, 20%–40% of crops are lost due to plant pests and pathogens. Existing plant
disease management relies predominantly on toxic pesticides that are potentially harmful to …

Pesticides are commonly used in modern agriculture and are important for global food
security. However, postapplication losses due to degradation, photolysis, evaporation …

Chitosan, a low-cost and multipurpose polymer with numerous desired physicochemical and
biological properties has been tested for various applications in agriculture, pharmacy, and …

Over the past few decades, advanced polymeric materials have gained popularity in the
development of sustainable agricultural applications. Smart polymeric systems have …

Recent decades have witnessed major growth in the use of agrochemicals worldwide,–for
maximizing the food production for a rapidly growing human population. However, the …

The development of advanced nanomaterials and technologies is essential in biomedical
engineering to improve the quality of life. Chitosan-based nanomaterials are on the forefront …

Globally, food safety and security are receiving a lot of attention to ensure a steady supply of
nutrient-rich and safe food. Nanotechnology is used in a wide range of technical processes …