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Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles: Synthesis, Characterization, Modification, and Applications in Food and Agriculture

Henan University of Technology · Sinograin (China)

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Abstract

Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) have gained significant interest in the agricultural and food industry as a means of killing or reducing the activity of microorganisms. The antibacterial properties of ZnO-NPs may improve food quality, which has a direct impact on human health. ZnO-NPs are one of the most investigated inorganic nanoparticles and have been used in various related sectors, with the potential to rapidly gain attention and increase interest in the agriculture and food industries. In this review, we describe various methods for preparing ZnO-NPs, their characterizations, modifications, applications, antimicrobial activity, testing procedures, and effects, including bactericidal and bacteriostatic…

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Keywords
  • Agriculture
  • Zinc
  • Nanotechnology
  • Food industry
  • Nanoparticle
  • Characterization (materials science)
  • Human health
  • Antimicrobial
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Zero hunger
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