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T/F: all nanostructures are manmade

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False; nanostructures occur naturally in many foods

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Many food proteins are ____ structures between _____ nm in size

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globular structures

10-100nm

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What are some naturally occuring nanostructure molecule types in food: (3)

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food proteins
polysaccharides/lipids (thickness)
stabilized foam/emulsions (interface)

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Describe the nanostructure features of a stabilized foam:

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2D nanostructure: 1 molecule thick at the interface (between the air/water or oil/water)

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Give some examples of foods with nanoparticles (natural) (2)

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starch nanocrystals (custard)
casein particles in milk
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How do starch nanocrystals change in the process of custard making

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heated starch -> nanocrystals melt

recrystallization/hydration during coolin -> forms paste

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Casein particles are about ____ nm in milk.

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100nm

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How is milk converted to a gel in yogurt production?

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microbe action -> lactic acid -> cleave kappa chains ends in casein
particles grow (agglomerate) -> gel structure
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What interesting phenomena can materials display at the nano-scale? (7)

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New properties:

high mobility
new optical properties
molecular recognition (bind/disrupt) in endocrine/DNA 
supermagnetism
superconductivity
increased reactivity
very attractive/repulsive surface charge
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What is nanotechnology?

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understanding/control of matter at the nanoscale (0.1-100nm) & the unique phenomena (property changes)

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What is the scale (dimensions) for nanotechnology?

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0.1-100nm

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What technology is used to observe nanoparticles? (5)

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zetasizer
mastersizer
SEM (scanning electron microscopy)
AFM (atomic force microscopy)
TEM (transmission electron microscopy)
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The zetasizer measures nanoparticles based on _______, reporting it as _____

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dynamics light scattering

hydrodynamic diameter

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Smaller particles will show (faster/slower) dynamics in a zetasizer

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faster

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A Mastersizer works based on the principle of _____. How does it differentiate between particle sizes?

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laser diffraction
small particle -> more scattering
big particle -> less scatteriing

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What is the principle of SEM?

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electron beam directed at sample
electrons interact with sample -> produce signals
gives information on topography & composition

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How does AFM work, and what does it provide information on?

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gives topographical information (surface scan)

rigid cantilever with tip (Si) -> brought close to sample surface
forces will cause tip deflection (van der waals, chem bonds, magnetic, etc)

measure with beam-deflection (laser aimed down, reflects into photodiode; angle changes if cantilever moved)

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General mechanism of TEM:

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electron beam directed through thin sample (<100nm thick)
interacts with sample -> beam transmitted
magnify/focus onto imaging device (SED: selected electron diffraction)

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nanotechnology is applied in what food-related products? (7)

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dietary supplements
nutritional additives
color additives
food procesing aids
long-life packaging
antibacterial kitchenware
fertilizers/pesticides
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What are possible future nano food and agriculture technology? (8)

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interactive personalized food
edible nano wrapper
chem release packaging
extensive nano surveillance
interactive agrochemicals
nano-manipulation of seeds
synthetic biology
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nanotechnology is involved in what sectors of food science and technology?

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processing
product (Health/nutrition)
food safety/biosecurity
Materials

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What is nanotech used for in materials? (4)

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nanoparticles
nanoemulsions
nanocomposites
nano-structured materials

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How is nanotech used in health and nutrition? (2)

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nanoencapsulation (flavor/nutrient control, protect nutraceuticals)

engineered nanoparticulate addditives (nanosized ingredients)

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how is nanotech involved in novel materials? (2)

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antibacterial packaging

controlled gas permeability

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How is nanotech involved in food safety?
small environmental sensors (humidity, frost, temp, light...) self-evident shelf life labels (shows when food spoils/contaminated)
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What is nanoencapsulation?
coating + entrapment of pure material or mixture inside another material (emulsion droplets < 100nm)
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Can the core material in nanoencapsulation can be in forms other than liquid?
Yes: usually liquid, but can be solid or gas
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How is the emulsion method of nanoencapsulation done?
disperse material in carrier solution -> coat with surfactant -> form emulsion droplets <100nm
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Benefits of encapsulation: (4)
stability (heat, pH, oxidation) taste/color (no unpleasant taste/color) safety (mild on stomach; insoluble in gastric juice) bioavailability (sustained release -> high absorption/bioavailability)
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The 3 emulsion methods for nanoencapsulation:
extreme emulsification (high flow -> produce small particles) phase inversion composition (add/disperse nonsolvent into material ; eventually add enough and phases change -> material dispersed in nonsolvent) phase inversion temperature (lower temperature of emulsion -> cause phase inversion -> further dilute)
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T/F: there is no temperature change in the extreme emulsification and phase inversion (composition) methods
true
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Can nanoemulsions be used directly after forming?
yes - liquid form
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What is done to convert nanoencapsulated materials into a powder form?
spray drying
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How does a spray dryer work?
sprays fine particles (atomized) into heated dryig chamber -> dry particles collected by ELECTRODE
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NSSL technology was innovated by _____. What is it?
nanosized self-assembled liquid structures (emulsions <30nm) NutraLease ltd. intended for nutrient/supplement delivery (coenzyme Q10, lutein, lycopene, phytosterols, vit D)
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What are nutritional concerns about coenzyme Q10 (2), and what are the benefits of being encapsulated (2)?
1. not soluble in water; 2. bioavailability is reduced by high fibre diet (-40 to 74%) nanoencapsulation: 1. can fortify/incorporate into any water or oil-based food 2. better bioavailability (can get known % from the food)
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Nutritional significance of phytosterols
competes with cholesterol; high solubility and replacement of cholesterol in bile salt micelles REDUCES CHOLESTEROL
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What is the advantage of phytosterol nanomicelles (vs normal phytosterol)
INCREASES CHOLESTEROL REDUCING EFFECT: 1. improved solubility 2. allows transport without breaking up 3. identify large micelle membrane (bile salt) -> compete for transport (with cholesterol)
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Why would omega 3 be nanoencapsulated?
allows incorporation into food for health benefit, without altering the taste (fishiness), or break down of the fragile oil (only released in stomach)
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nanoparticles can be ____ or ____ crosslinked
chemically | physically
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What is the most common chemical cross-linker for NP? | What are some some novel ones? (2)
``` common: glutaraldehyde novel: genipin natural di/tri carboxylic acids ```
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What is the issue with glutaraldehyde
toxic
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physical cross-linked NPs are linked by _____
electrostatic interaction
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types of physical crosslinkers for NPs: (2)
anion crosslinker: TPP (tripolyphosphate) cation crosslinker: bivalent Ca ion
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chemical crosslinked NPs are linked by _____
chemical bonds
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glutaraldehyde links NP using ____. Does TPP use the same mechanism?
chemical bonds. No: TPP uses electrostatic interaction
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How are bioactive compounds loaded onto nanoparticles (2)
incorporation (during preparation) incubation (after preparation)
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wood cellulose based polyelectrolyte NP are made of ____ and ____
CMC (carboxymethyl cellulose) | QC (quaternized cellulose)
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how does the proportions of CMC and QC in wood cellulose NPs affect the final NP properties?
more CMC -> form complex with QC in core, CMC outer = negative charged NP more QC -> CMC in core, QC outer = positive charge NP
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More CMC in a wood cellulose NP will lead to a (positive/negative) NP
negative
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Which crosslinking method is better for bioactive agents?
physical crosslinking
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Advantages of physical crosslinking: (4)
no chemical crosslink reagents mild aqueous conditions simple procedure suitable for bioactive agents
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What is the benefits of nano-sized ingredients and additives? (4)
improved texture/flavor/taste reduce amounts of salt/fat/sugar/additives better bioavailability/health benefit antimicrobial (minerals)
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advantage of nano-sizing minerals:
``` better bioavailability (nutrition) antimicrobial ```
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How is nanotechnology used in chicken feed? (2)
nano selenium - may stop bird flu PS nanoparticles bind bacteria (antibiotic alternative)
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real life examples of technology for food processing involving nanotech:
1. nano powered catalytic device | 2. nanofilters
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What is a nano-powered catalytic device, and what is the advantage? (3)
coated with 20nm zeolite NP (frying oil enhancing device) better taste/consistency/crispness lower cost approved (FDA)
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what are nano-filters, and what are the advantages? (3)
filtration (extraction) method for food colors and flavors gentle process (no phase change, heating, chemicals) fresher flavors cheaper (less energy needed)
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What is a nanomaterial?
film with incorporated nanoparticles (usually inorganic particles - silver, TiO2, nanoclay)
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Why are nanoparticles added to films? (2)
change functionalities: antibacterial improve barrier properties
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What are common NP added to films? (3)
silver, TiO2, nanoclay
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beer bottles can incorporate ____ NPs, which has the benefit of: (2)
nanoclay lighter/stronger minimize CO2 loss (better barrier)
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the possible distribution patterns when adding NP into a polymer:
1. microcomposites: NP clump up 2. nanocomposite: NP regularly arranged 3. nanocomposite: NP disorderly arranged
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The greater the interatomic spacing (d-spacing), the (greater/less) the gas permeability
less
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an increased number of bilayers (applied layers of polymer + NP) on the substrate leads to (higher/lower) permeability
lower
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"Smart dust" - nanosensors have what potential applications?
1. monitor humidity/temp (environment) 2. detect food spoilage/freshness 3. monitor soil conditions (precision farming)
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What is a 'lab on a chip'
tiny device integrating many lab functions (sample collection/concentration/separation/detection) NPs used as tags/labels -> better sensitivity
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What can a nano-electric tongue be used for?
QC for beverages
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What are self-evident shelf life labels and what can they indicate?
change color (signal) to indicate change in product | temp, pathogens, freshness, integrity, humidity, etc
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gas indicators examples: (2)
TiO2 NPs (with methylene blue indicator) - O2 sensor C-coated Cu NPs: change colors according to gas or moisture (ethanol, H2O)
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Why is sensing CO2 increase relevant?
CO2 made by microbial respiration/fermentation CO2 made by produce respiration
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What is a self-evident label that is a poultry freshness indicator, and how does it work?
Metmyoglobin based detects H2S produced by bacteria (pseudomonas) H2S react w/ metmyoglobin (brown) -> sulfmyoglobin (green) green color = spoiled
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How does a ripeness indicator work?
detects CO2 (more ripe = more CO2) -> changes color from red to yellow
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What is an example of antibody-based freshness indicator? How does it work?
Toxin Guard polyer with detector Ab (against specific pathogen toxins/spoilage metabolites) Ab bind toxin -> complex binds to capture area on label cause color change/fluorescence = product not safe
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what is the mechanism of a temperature dependent color changing plastic mug?
thermo-chromic dye incorporated into plastic - changes color according to temp ex: coffee lid turning red when hot, back to brown when cool
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How does a 1 time usage temperature indicator work, and what is it used for?
bringing product to specific temp -> wax melts & mixes with dye (irreversible) color change indicates product has reached endpoint temperature
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What are some areas of safety concern for NP technology? (3)
Worker safety Product safety Environmental safety
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What are some concerns with product safety for NPs? (4)
dermal/inhalation/ingestion? crossing biological membranes, cells, etc bio-concentration higher reactivity (larger surface area)
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examples of potential harm caused by exposure to NP:
``` neuron degeneration inflammation organ injury oxidative damage necrosis carcinogenic ```
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concerns with environmental safety of NPs:
multiple pathways to environment (manufacture, transport, use, disposal) risks not fully assessed - mobility, reactivity, durability, bioaccumulation?
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nano silver has enhanced germ killing properties, but can also cause harm - how?
antimicrobial properties can also harm aquatic organisms/microbes and ecosystems
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What are the environmental and human health impacts of fullerenes (carbon 60)?
environment: brain damage in fish, kill water fleas, bacteriocidal human: low levels toxic to hepatocytes
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How could TiO2 and ZnO be harmful to human health? What are they usually found in?
possibly photoactive - made free radicals and cause DNA damage in epithelial cells in UV light in sunscreens
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For NP consumer safety, what needs to be ensured? (4)
- ensure they are solubilized/digested in gut - ensure greater bioavailability doesnt increase health risks - tissue distribution not different from conventional forms - evaluate toxicological properties!
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What needs to be kept in mind in the future of NP development? (3)
weight risks vs benefits (risks acceptable?) ensure regulatory compliance consumer information

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