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ReviewComprehensive reviews in food science and food safety2025

Advances in Microbubble Technologies for Food Sanitization: A Comprehensive Review.

Akash Patil, Sandeep B Somvanshi, Manoj Sawale, Krunal Desai, Ferhan Ozadali, Patnarin Benyathiar, Dharmendra K Mishra

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Review in Comprehensive reviews in food science and food safety, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

2 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors.

Akash PatilEnvironmental and Ecological Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, USA.ORCID 0009-0005-2369-904X
Sandeep B SomvanshiSchool of Materials Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, USA.ORCID 0000-0003-2267-2724
Manoj SawaleDepartment of Food Science, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, USA.
Krunal DesaiPurdue Polytechnique Institute, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, USA.
Ferhan OzadaliDepartment of Food Science, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, USA.
Patnarin BenyathiarDepartment of Food Science, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, USA.ORCID 0000-0001-9720-8489
Dharmendra K MishraDepartment of Food Science, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, USA.ORCID 0000-0003-3630-720X

Funding

National Institute of Food and Agriculture 1023114
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Microbubble (MB) technology has emerged as a transformative tool in food sanitization, where it offers innovative solutions for ensuring food safety and quality. The technology has a proven record of reducing dependency on chemicals for disinfecting food, which contributes to food safety. The success of MB technology lies in the unique properties of MBs, such as high surface area, enhanced gas solubility, and cavitation effects that lead to their effectiveness in food sanitization and disinfection. With diameters typically ranging from 1 from 100 µm and prolonged suspension (from a few hours to weeks) in the liquid phase, these gas-filled MBs enhance the effectiveness of cleaning, disinfection, and contaminant removal processes in the food industry. The purpose of this review was to explore recent advancements in MB technologies, focusing on their underlying mechanisms of action, such as cavitation, oxidative stress generation, and enhanced surface activity. It also examines a range of applications, from washing fruits and vegetables to sanitizing seafood, meat, and processing equipment. Furthermore, the review delves into the environmental benefits of MB technology, highlighting its potential to reduce water and chemical usage in sanitization processes, thereby contributing to more sustainable food production practices. This comprehensive review addresses the potential challenges and limitations of adopting MB technology on a commercial scale, including cost implications, scalability, and regulatory considerations. The review also outlines future prospects, such as the integration of MB systems with other emerging technologies, like ozone and ultrasound, to enhance food sanitization efficacy and to guide researchers, industry professionals, and policymakers in exploring the full potential of MB technology for improving food safety and quality.

Indexed as

Food HandlingFood SafetyMicrobubblesDisinfectionFood Contaminationbubble generation methodsfood safetyfood sanitizationhybrid sanitization systemsmicrobubble technology

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PMID40661042
PMCPMC12261059

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