Wageningen Bionanotechnology centre (BioNT) is active in the fundamental science and technology of micro- and nanosystems and their applications in food and health. The centre wants to help companies utilize the opportunities of these new technologies to innovate their products and processes and to improve our food and prevent health problems. In relation to food humanity faces large challenges. Food related diseases like obesity and diabetes will create serious problems for society. The aging population will require special nutrition to maintain quality of life. Food quality and safety is an increasingly important issue. Life-style requirements and sustainability of food production will have to be addressed. Processing has also continuous attention. Micro- and nanotechnology can make important contributions to the fulfillment of these challenges. It will allow sensors and diagnostic systems with improved sensitivity and specificity with which food quality can be assured and processes can be controlled more accurately. Application of micro- and nanotechnology will make separation and other food processes more efficient and will open up possibilities for new products. Derived from drug delivery systems envelopes for the delivery of nutrients can be designed that will improve the uptake by the consumer. Nanoscale control of structures will allow tailoring the texture of food products to the requirements of consumer groups. Results of micro- and nanotechnology will have a large impact on packaging and logistics of food. Although these results are attainable within the foreseeable future, the combined effort of academia, research institutions and industry is required to develop them into economically viable concepts. BioNT, the centre for Applications of Nanotechnology in Food, offers state-of-the art facilities and expertise on the cross-section of micro- and nanotechnology and food to help industry in these efforts.
For more information please contact me.
Frans Kampers
Coordinator Wageningen BioNT
Email: info@biont.nl
Telephone: +31 (317) 481262
Telefax: +31 (317) 484914
Visiting address:
Dreijenplein 8
6703 HB WageningenWageningen BioNT
P.O. Box 8026
6700 EG Wageningen
The Netherlands