Graphene derivatives: Properties and potential food applications

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Graphene and its derivatives have been recently investigated for their potential applications in food processingindustry. Graphene derivatives have successfully plunged into packaging and electrochemicalsensing trades of the food industry. However, their multitudinous applications in the field of analytics,milk and beverage technology are still unexplored. This bibliographic review aims to enlighten the potentialapplications of graphene derivatives for the food industry. It summarizes derivatives of graphene,their distinctive properties and specific applications in food. A detailed overview of utilization of graphenederivatives as bio-composites; intelligent and active packaging; detection of pesticides, antinutrients;desalination and water treatment; extraction; production of tailored milk is provided. The graphenederivatives possessed several suitable and versatile properties for its potential applications in food processing.
Graphene could be used as potent packaging and sensing materials. Also, graphene possessedantifouling properties and are excellent membrane for lactose removal from milk and water desalination.
Toxicity studies refuted any major cytotoxicity, thereby escalating their scope in several aspects of foodtechnology. Further detailed research is required to study their migration behavior and design simplifiedmethods for its prevention. Ample scope of research is available for utilizing graphene in various segmentsof food production.