Nanotechnology represents a new frontier in science and technology with long term goals and benefits. Nowadays, nanotechnology is producing many revolutions and applications such as quantum computing, surface and materials modification, novel separation and sensing technologies, and human biomedical replacements. These new techniques are being introduced in food and bio filed. In this review, the status and trends related to nanocomposites, nanoparticles, nanotubes, delivery vehicles and biosafety were reviewed. The situation of funding of nanotechnology research in USA, Japan and Korea is also summarized.

• 김종태(한국식품개발연구원 시스템공학연구팀) | Chong-Tai Kim Corresponding author
• 김철진(한국식품개발연구원 시스템공학연구팀) | Chul-Jin Kim
• 조용진(한국식품개발연구원 시스템공학연구팀) | Yong-Jin Cho
• 전보연(한국식품개발연구원 시스템공학연구팀) | Bo-Youn Chun