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Green Metallic Nanoparticles: Biosynthesis to Applications.

Hitesh Chopra¹, Shabana Bibi^2,3, Inderbir Singh¹

¹Chitkara College of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, Rajpura, India.

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Green nanotechnology offers eco-friendly methods for synthesizing metallic nanoparticles using natural sources like algae and bacteria. Further research is needed to address challenges in consistency and mechanism understanding for these sustainable nanomaterials.

Area of Science:

Nanotechnology and Nanoscience
Green Chemistry
Biotechnology

Background:

Advancements in nanotechnology have led to new nanomaterials with potential health and environmental risks.
Traditional synthetic methods for nanoparticles often involve hazardous chemicals and processes.
There is a growing need for sustainable and environmentally benign approaches in nanoparticle synthesis.

Purpose of the Study:

To review green methods for synthesizing metallic and metal oxide nanoparticles using biomaterials.
To highlight the environmental advantages of biological synthesis over traditional methods.
To identify challenges and future research directions in green nanotechnology for nanoparticle production.

Main Methods:

Utilizing various biomaterials such as algae, plants, bacteria, and fungi for nanoparticle synthesis.

Keywords:

application green nanotechnology nanoparticle preparation synthesis

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Reviewing literature on biological synthesis of metallic nanoparticles.

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Biological synthesis offers an eco-friendly alternative to conventional nanoparticle production.
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Green nanotechnology reduces the adverse effects associated with synthetic processes and chemicals.

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Green synthesis of nanoparticles using biological entities presents significant environmental benefits.
Challenges remain in achieving consistent particle size and shape, process reproducibility, and understanding synthesis mechanisms.
Further research and investment are crucial to fully realize the potential of green manufacturing of metallic nanoparticles.