Green Nanotechnology for Supporting Global Nutrition and Food Security

Green nanotechnology is being seen as a promising means to solve global nutrition and food security challenges. Thus, the transformative potential of this technology in agriculture and food systems has been detailed in this chapter, emphasizing sustainable practices to improve crop productivity, food safety, and nutrient bioavailability. Applying nanofertilizers and nanosensors are agriculture practices that could enhance nutrient uptake efficiency and soil health monitoring. Moreover, using green nanotechnology could also improve shelf life and safeguard product safety by providing enhanced barrier properties and smart sensing capabilities. By applying nanoscale delivery systems, it is possible to enrich staple crops with essential nutrients, thereby combating malnutrition globally. Nanotechnology deployment is ethically guided by ethical considerations and sustainability principles that aim to minimize environmental impact and maximize societal benefits . Future directions and challenges like regulatory frameworks and public perception are addressed, with an emphasis on opportunities for innovation and collaboration to advance green nanotechnology for global food security.