Research Progress of Aflatoxins Removal by Modern Optical Methods
Aflatoxins are toxic secondary metabolites mainly produced by Aspergillus fungi,which are easily generated during the transportation and storage of food,medicinal materials,and other products.These toxins have high carcinogenic effects on humans and animals,making them a global safety hazard.Researchers have long been developing various effective strategies to degrade aflatoxins in food and medicinal materials,including physical,chemical,and biological techniques.Among these,optical radiation elimination method has garnered significant attention due to their simple operation,low cost,high elimination efficiency,and non-destructive nature.This paper reviews the application of modern optical methods in the removal of aflatoxins,including ultraviolet,infrared,pulsed strong light,photocatalysis,plasma techniques,providing a reference for the development of efficient,convenient,safe,and controllable aflatoxins removal methods.