Tapping into the Potential of Nanoparticles

Invisible to the naked eye yet having plenty of applications, in a wide range of industries, from healthcare and cosmetics to environmental preservation and air purification. You guessed it right! These are Nanoparticles! These ultrafine particles have a wide range of physical and chemical properties. A nanoparticle is typically defined as a particle of matter with a dimension of 1 to 100 nanometres (nm). Nanoparticles, among other things, have applications in the food sector. 

Here is another development in the Nano-world by NIT-A. Andhra Pradesh National Institute of Technology Researchers working with other Institutes showed how the concept of nanotechnology can be utilised to manufacture food packaging materials that improve shelf-life, preserve quality, and retain the flavour and colour of packed food components.

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