Synthesis of green nanoparticles for energy, biomedical, environmental, agricultural, and food applications: A review

Abstract Nanomaterials have been rapidly developed during the last decades, yet many nanoparticles synthesized by classical methods are toxic and their synthesis procedure is not sustainable. Here we review the green synthesis of nanoparticles from biomass and waste with a focus on synthetic mechanisms and applications in energy production and storage, medicine, environmental remediation, and agriculture and food. Biomass use for synthesis include microorganisms, fungi, plants, and agro-industrial bio-waste. Compared to conventional synthesis, green synthesis allows a 30% reduction in energy consumption, cost savings of up to 40%, and a 50% increase in production output. Biomedical applications comprise…

• DF
  Department for the Economy

  Award: VA5048
• EC
  European Commission

  Awards: 2020., 17182
• BC
  Bryden Centre, Queen's University Belfast

  Award: VA5048
• I
  Interreg