Internet of Nonthermal Food Processing Technologies (IoNTP): Food Industry 4.0 and Sustainability

Režek Jambrak, Anet and Nutrizio, Marinela and Djekić, Ilija and Pleslić, Sanda and Chemat, Farid (2021) Internet of Nonthermal Food Processing Technologies (IoNTP): Food Industry 4.0 and Sustainability. Applied Sciences, 11 (2). p. 686. ISSN 2076-3417

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Abstract

With the introduction of Industry 4.0, and smart factories accordingly, there are new opportunities to implement elements of industry 4.0 in nonthermal processing. Moreover, with application of Internet of things (IoT), smart control of the process, big data optimization, as well as sustainable production and monitoring, there is a new era of Internet of nonthermal food processing technologies (IoNTP). Nonthermal technologies include high power ultrasound, pulsed electric fields, high voltage electrical discharge, high pressure processing, UV-LED, pulsed light, e-beam, and advanced thermal food processing techniques include microwave processing, ohmic heating and high-pressure homogenization. The aim of this review was to bring in front necessity to evaluate possibilities of implementing smart sensors, artificial intelligence (AI), big data, additive technologies with nonthermal technologies, with the possibility to create smart factories together with strong emphasis on sustainability. This paper brings an overview on digitalization, IoT, additive technologies (3D printing), cloud data storage and smart sensors including two SWOT analysis associated with IoNTPs and sustainability. It is of high importance to perform life cycle assessment (LCA), to quantify (En)—environmental dimension; (So)—social dimension and (Ec)—economic dimension. SWOT analysis showed: potential for energy saving during food processing; optimized overall environmental performance; lower manufacturing cost; development of eco-friendly products; higher level of health and safety during food processing and better work condition for workers. Nonthermal and advanced thermal technologies can be applied also as sustainable techniques working in line with the sustainable development goals (SDGs) and Agenda 2030 issued by United Nations (UN).

Item Type: Article
Subjects: Research Asian Plos > Engineering
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Date Deposited: 16 Jan 2023 11:51
Last Modified: 16 Oct 2024 04:39
URI: http://abstract.stmdigitallibrary.com/id/eprint/9

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