Advances in nanotechnology and the benefits of using cellulose nanofibers in animal nutrition
- Geovane Rosa de Oliveira
- Carla de Andrade
- Cristina Santos Sotomaior
- Leandro Batista Costa
DOIAbstract
The production of cellulose nanofibers promotes the utilization of plant residues that are generated in agro-industries during food processing. The utilization of these plant by-products reduces environmental contamination. Cellulose nanofibers are used in several sectors, including the drug, food, and animal nutrition industries. Many sources of nanofibers used in animal diets can be used as potential fiber substitutes after being processed to improve efficiency. For instance, including nanometric particles of plant fibers (<100 nm) in animal feed may provide excellent physical properties such as high reactivity, a large surface area, and improved nutrient absorption from the diet. Nanotechnology improves the characteristics of fibers that...
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