In this book we present ten chapters describing the synthesis and application of nanomaterials for health, food, agriculture and bioremediation. Nanomaterials, with unique properties are now being used to improve food and agricultural production. Research on nanomaterials is indeed revealing new applications that were once thought to be imaginary. Specifically, applications lead to higher crop productivity with nanofertilisers, better packaging, longer food shelf life and better sensing of aromas and contaminants. these applications are needed in particular in poor countries where food is scarce and the water quality bad. Nanotechnology also addresses the age old issue of water polluted by industrial, urban and agricultural pollutants. For instance, research produces nanomaterials that clean water more efficiently than classical methods, thus yielding water for drinking and irrigation. However, some nanomaterials have been found to be toxic.  Therefore, nanomaterials should be engineered to be safe for the environment.

In this book we present ten chapters describing the synthesis and application of nanomaterials for health, food, agriculture and bioremediation. Nanomaterials, with unique properties are now being used to improve food and agricultural production. Research on nanomaterials is indeed revealing new applications that were once thought to be imaginary. Specifically, applications lead to higher crop productivity with nanofertilisers, better packaging, longer food shelf life and better sensing of aromas and contaminants. these applications are needed in particular in poor countries where food is scarce and the water quality bad. Nanotechnology also addresses the age old issue of water polluted by industrial, urban and agricultural pollutants. For instance, research produces nanomaterials that clean water more efficiently than classical methods, thus yielding water for drinking and irrigation. However, some nanomaterials have been found to be toxic.  Therefore, nanomaterials should be engineered to be safe for the environment.

Chapter 1: Active nanocomposites in food contact materials.- Chapter 2: Nanopackaging of food.- Chapter 3: Food-grade nanoemulsions for protection and delivery of nutrients.- Chapter 4: Genotoxicity of nanomaterials in food.- Chapter 5: Reverse micelles for nanoparticle synthesis and biomolecule separation.- Chapter 6: Nanotechnology delivery systems of coenzyme Q10: pharmacokinetic and clinical implications.- Chapter 7: Enzymatic nanobiosensors in the agricultural and food industry.- Chapter 8: Transformation of natural products into synthetic copolymers.- Chapter 9: Nanoparticles for biofuels production from lignocellulosic waste.- Chapter 10: Iron oxide nanoparticles to remove arsenic from water.