Smart Food Industry

Smart Food Industry
Author: Eduardo Jacob-Lopes
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2023
Genre: NATURE
ISBN: 9781003231059

"This book will address the main aspects associated with sustainable engineering applied to the food industry. In addition, the chapters will elucidate the transition between conventional technologies and recent technological changes applied to the food industry. Associated with this transition, new views projected on the food industry will be discussed, aiming at the consolidation of sustainable industrial systems. Also, there is a compilation of information about the next generation of sustainable food, as well as issues associated with political, social, economic, and environmental criteria"--

Smart Food Industry: The Blockchain for Sustainable Engineering

Smart Food Industry: The Blockchain for Sustainable Engineering
Author: Eduardo Jacob Lopes
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 337
Release: 2023-12-01
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1003809154

Smart Food Industry: The Blockchain for Sustainable Engineering, Volume I - Fundamentals, Technologies, and Management is a comprehensive overview of the current state of knowledge about food engineering and processing, under sustainable engineering perspective. This book includes disruptive approaches that will potentially enable the food industry for the transition to sustainable production. Divided into four parts, the book explores (i) fundamentals of sustainable food, (ii) conventional technologies in the food industry, (iii) sustainabile emerging technologies in food industries, and (iv) sustainable management in food industries. The book is an invaluable reference resource for students, researchers, graduates, and professionals, in general, who wish to gain knowledge in the engineering and food processing area as well as about sustainable food industry practices.

Smart Food Industry: The Blockchain for Sustainable Engineering

Smart Food Industry: The Blockchain for Sustainable Engineering
Author: Eduardo Jacob Lopes
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 629
Release: 2024-02-13
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1040005799

Smart Food Industry: The Blockchain for Sustainable Engineering, Volume II - Current Status, Future Foods, and Global Issues reviews the literature and scientific frameworks to present a kind of sustainability compass. Disruptive approaches around potential sustainable foods are also widely investigated in order to be an alternative route for the industrial future. Thus, this book proposes new concepts and strategies to face future sustainability challenges that are on the horizon and can impact the next generation of foods. Divided into three parts, this book discusses the (i) status of sustainable food industry, (ii) next generation and future technology for sustainable foods, and (iii) policy, social, economic, and environmental aspects in food industries. Given the book's breadth, it provides readers with an invaluable reference resource for students, researchers, graduates, and professionals, in general, who wish to gain knowledge about the engineering and food processing area so as to achieve sustainable food production.

Blockchain Technologies for Sustainable Development in Smart Cities

Blockchain Technologies for Sustainable Development in Smart Cities
Author: Swarnalatha, P.
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 285
Release: 2022-02-18
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 179989276X

Blockchain technology has great potential to radically change our socio-economic systems by guaranteeing secure transactions between untrusted entities, reducing costs, and simplifying many processes. However, employing blockchain techniques in sustainable applications development for smart cities still has some technical challenges and limitations. Blockchain Technologies for Sustainable Development in Smart Cities investigates blockchain-enabled technology for smart city developments and big data applications. This book provides relevant theoretical frameworks and the latest empirical research findings in the area. Covering topics such as digital finance, smart city technology, and data processing architecture, this book is an essential reference for electricians, policymakers, local governments, city committees, computer scientists, IT professionals, professors and students of higher education, researchers, and academicians.

Smart Food Industry: The Blockchain for Sustainable Engineering

Smart Food Industry: The Blockchain for Sustainable Engineering
Author: Eduardo Jacob Lopes
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 405
Release: 2024-02-13
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1040005780

Smart Food Industry: The Blockchain for Sustainable Engineering, Volume II - Current Status, Future Foods, and Global Issues reviews the literature and scientific frameworks to present a kind of sustainability compass. Disruptive approaches around potential sustainable foods are also widely investigated in order to be an alternative route for the industrial future. Thus, this book proposes new concepts and strategies to face future sustainability challenges that are on the horizon and can impact the next generation of foods. Divided into three parts, this book discusses the (i) status of sustainable food industry, (ii) next generation and future technology for sustainable foods, and (iii) policy, social, economic, and environmental aspects in food industries. Given the book's breadth, it provides readers with an invaluable reference resource for students, researchers, graduates, and professionals, in general, who wish to gain knowledge about the engineering and food processing area so as to achieve sustainable food production.

Future Foods

Future Foods
Author: Rajeev Bhat
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 786
Release: 2021-12-08
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0323910017

Future Foods: Global Trends, Opportunities, and Sustainability Challenges highlights trends and sustainability challenges along the entire agri-food supply chain. Using an interdisciplinary approach, this book addresses innovations, technological developments, state-of-the-art based research, value chain analysis, and a summary of future sustainability challenges. The book is written for food scientists, researchers, engineers, producers, and policy makers and will be a welcomed reference. Provides practical solutions for overcoming recurring sustainability challenges along the entire agri-food supply chain Highlights potential industrial opportunities and supports circular economy concepts Proposes novel concepts to address various sustainability challenges that can affect and have an impact on the future generations

Cryptocurrencies and Blockchain Technology Applications

Cryptocurrencies and Blockchain Technology Applications
Author: Gulshan Shrivastava
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 336
Release: 2020-06-30
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 111962116X

As we enter the Industrial Revolution 4.0, demands for an increasing degree of trust and privacy protection continue to be voiced. The development of blockchain technology is very important because it can help frictionless and transparent financial transactions and improve the business experience, which in turn has far-reaching effects for economic, psychological, educational and organizational improvements in the way we work, teach, learn and care for ourselves and each other. Blockchain is an eccentric technology, but at the same time, the least understood and most disruptive technology of the day. This book covers the latest technologies of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology and their applications. This book discusses the blockchain and cryptocurrencies related issues and also explains how to provide the security differently through an algorithm, framework, approaches, techniques and mechanisms. A comprehensive understanding of what blockchain is and how it works, as well as insights into how it will affect the future of your organization and industry as a whole and how to integrate blockchain technology into your business strategy. In addition, the book explores the blockchain and its with other technologies like Internet of Things, big data and artificial intelligence, etc.

Industry 4.0 and Hyper-Customized Smart Manufacturing Supply Chains

Industry 4.0 and Hyper-Customized Smart Manufacturing Supply Chains
Author: Ponnambalam, S.G.
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 367
Release: 2019-06-28
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1522590803

Next-generation supply chains revolve around smart manufacturing processes and personalized customization of products and services. For businesses to stay relevant in the market today, prioritizing customer satisfaction with speed and great service has become crucial. Industry 4.0 and Hyper-Customized Smart Manufacturing Supply Chains is an assemblage of innovative research ideas surrounding the methods of modern smart manufacturing technologies and digital supply chain management in the era of Industry 4.0. While highlighting topics including blockchain diffusion, logistics system, and data analytics, this book is ideally designed for industry professionals, researchers, managers, and students seeking current research on the role of technology in business production.

Agri-Food 4.0

Agri-Food 4.0
Author: Rahul S. Mor
Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing
Total Pages: 232
Release: 2022-03-28
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1801174989

Agri-Food 4.0: Innovations, Challenges and Strategies addresses new research on digital technologies in the Agri-Food industry, including smart packaging, smart warehousing, effective inventory control, blockchain technology, artificial intelligence, and other Industry 4.0 concepts.

Nanotechnology

Nanotechnology
Author: Shilpi Birla
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 312
Release: 2022-03-02
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1000545083

This reference text discusses recent advances in the field of nanotechnology with applications in the fields of electronics sector, agriculture, health services, smart cities, food industry, and energy sector in a comprehensive manner. The text begins by discussing important concepts including bio nanotechnology, nano electronics, nano devices, nano medicine, and nano memories. It then comprehensively covers applications of nanotechnology in different areas including healthcare, energy sector, environment, security and defense, agriculture sector, food industry, automotive sector, smart cities, and Internet of Things (IoT). Aimed at senior undergraduate, graduate students and professionals in the fields of electrical engineering, electronics engineering, nanoscience and nanotechnology, this text: Discusses nano image sensors useful for imaging in medical and for security applications. Covers advances in the field of nanotechnology with their applications. It covers important concepts including neuro simulators, nano medicine, and nano materials. Covers applications of nanotechnology in diverse fields including health sector, agriculture, energy sector, and electronics.