Applications of Nanoporous Materials in Agriculture

Authors: Appell, Michael; Jackson, Michael - Mike

Submitted to: American Chemical Society Symposium Series
Publication Type: Book / Chapter
Publication Acceptance Date: 4/22/2013
Publication Date: 4/1/2014
Citation: Appell, M.D., Jackson, M.A. 2014. Applications of nanoporous materials in agriculture. In: Park, B., Appell, M., editors. ACS Symposium Series: Advances in Applied Nanotechnology for Agriculture. Washington, DC: American Chemical Society. p. 167-178.

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Technical Abstract: Nanoporous materials possess organized pore distributions and increased surface areas. Advances in the systematic design of nanoporous materials enable incorporation of functionality for better sensitivity in detection methods, increased capacity of sorbents, and improved selectivity and yield in catalyst-based synthesis. This chapter surveys the applications of nanoporous materials to improve food safety and utilization of agricultural products. Furthermore, agricultural commodities serve as feedstocks in the development of nanoporous materials.