A comprehensive review: Advancements in nanomaterials on the risk prevention, detection, and elimination of mycotoxin contamination

Mycotoxins are poison that filamentous fungi generate under specific conditions. Mycotoxins in food and feed have a detrimental effect on both human and animal health, resulting in significant financial losses for agriculture sector. Despite the continuing advancement of traditional approaches, modern research trends favor novel alternatives. Therefore, it is crucial to prevent mycotoxin contamination, which has raised concerns around the globe. Recent advancements in the management of mycotoxin contamination have been possible by the application of promising new nanomaterials. Mycotoxins have negative impacts on human health, but nanotechnology methods appear to be viable, efficient, and affordable solutions. This review elucidates information on the incidence and toxicology of mycotoxins. Nanotechnology’s potential for removal of mycotoxins is mentioned briefly. Then, attention is directed on using newly developed nanomaterials to regulate mycotoxin contamination, such as testing, production, inhibition, adsorption, and removal of mycotoxins. The issues regarding the toxicity, incidence, and management of mycotoxins are tentatively presented along with potential prospects for using nanotechnology to remove mycotoxins from food and feed.