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  • Green Chemistry and Materials Science
  • Biomaterials Engineering
  • Nanotechnology

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  • Cashew nut shell liquid (CNSL) is a readily available, low-cost, renewable byproduct rich in phenolic compounds.
  • CNSL components possess unique functional groups (phenolic hydroxyl, aromatic ring, alkyl chain unsaturation) suitable for nanomaterial synthesis.
  • These natural compounds offer an environmentally beneficial alternative to synthetic substances in various industries.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the potential of CNSL-derived components as building blocks for advanced nanostructures.
  • To investigate the synthesis of tunable nanomaterials from isolated CNSL constituents.
  • To focus on developing nanomaterials with tailored chemical, physical, and morphological properties for bioactive applications.

Main Methods:

  • Isolation of key phenolic compounds: cardanol (CA), anacardic acid (AA), and cardol (CD) from CNSL.
  • Utilizing the unique functional groups of CA, AA, and CD for nanostructure design.
  • Characterization of the resulting nanomaterials' chemical, physical, and morphological attributes.

Main Results:

  • Successful generation of a novel class of nanomaterials using CNSL derivatives.
  • Demonstration of tunable properties in the synthesized nanostructures.
  • Identification of potential applications, particularly in areas leveraging bioactive properties.

Conclusions:

  • CNSL is a valuable and sustainable feedstock for creating functional nanostructures.
  • The inherent chemical features of CNSL components enable the design of versatile nanomaterials.
  • These CNSL-derived nanomaterials hold significant promise for applications requiring specific bioactive properties.