The field of nanotechnology has the mysterious capacity to reform every subject it touches. Nanotechnology advancements have already altered a variety of scientific and industrial fields, being an emerging field aiming to develop a range of substances with nano-dimensions with applications in various sectors. The field of nanotechnology provides us with an opportunity to establish a critical balance for sustainable development. It plays a vital role in achieving the goal of a sustainable environment. Commercial quantities of nanoparticles are synthesized using chemical or physical methods. The use of these approaches remained popular for many years; however, the recognition of their hazardous effects on human well-being and the environment has influenced a serious world perspective for researchers. There is a growing need in this field for simple, non-toxic, clean, and environmentally safe nanoparticle synthesis methods. Microbial nanotechnology is a relatively new field. A wide range of nanoparticles with well-defined chemical composition, morphology, and size can be synthesized using microbes. In recent years, the growing concerns for environmental and climate change, together with issues of poverty and increasing disparity between societies, have placed sustainable development under the spotlight. The development process of a sustainable future generally consists of methods that ensure the satisfaction of future needs while fulfilling the current generation’s requirements. Since nanotechnology is applicable in various majors, it is expected that nano-based techniques will take a key role in a sustainable future along with making substantial impacts on the universal economic situation due to their wide range of applications. Green synthesis of nanoparticles involves the use of plants and microbes. Due to the negative impact of the chemical and physical approaches, green synthesis of nanoparticles is an excellent approach due to the low cost of production and minimal harm to humans and the environment.
This Research Topic aims to explore the synthesis of nanoparticles through microbes and their applications for future sustainability. The biosynthesis of nanoparticles through microbes provides an excellent opportunity compared to traditional methods. Moreover, physical and chemical methods consume large amounts of energy, release toxic and harmful chemicals, and involve the use of complex equipment and synthesis conditions. Green synthesis involves the utilization of natural and eco-friendly materials as capping and reducing agents, which reduces energy consumption and avoids the use of toxic and harmful chemicals. Furthermore, bacteria are preferred for the synthesis of nanoparticles due to their easy maintenance, high yield, and low purification cost, while fungi are preferred owing to easy scale-up and downstream processing, economic feasibility, and increased surface area due to the presence of mycelia.
To gather further insights into the boundaries of microbial nanotechnology for sustainable development, we welcome articles addressing, but not limited to, the following themes:
- Microbial and Other Organisms in Nanoparticle Synthesis: Actinomycetes, algae, bacteria, yeasts, molds, and mushrooms as biofactories for nanoparticle synthesis.
- Genetic Engineering and Synthetic Biology in Nanobiotechnology: Use of genetic engineering, synthetic biology, and genetically modified microorganisms for enhancing microbial nanobiosynthesis and nanobiotechnology.
- Microbial Nanotechnology Applications: Applications in agriculture for livelihood security, bioremediation, and industrial sustainability, along with the use of nano-biosensors for soil-plant systems.
- Microbial Enzymes and Cell Factories: Role of microbial enzymes in the synthesis of nanomaterials and microbial cell factories in bio-nanotechnology.
- Environmental Considerations: Study of the environmental impacts of nanoparticles.
The field of nanotechnology has the mysterious capacity to reform every subject it touches. Nanotechnology advancements have already altered a variety of scientific and industrial fields, being an emerging field aiming to develop a range of substances with nano-dimensions with applications in various sectors. The field of nanotechnology provides us with an opportunity to establish a critical balance for sustainable development. It plays a vital role in achieving the goal of a sustainable environment. Commercial quantities of nanoparticles are synthesized using chemical or physical methods. The use of these approaches remained popular for many years; however, the recognition of their hazardous effects on human well-being and the environment has influenced a serious world perspective for researchers. There is a growing need in this field for simple, non-toxic, clean, and environmentally safe nanoparticle synthesis methods. Microbial nanotechnology is a relatively new field. A wide range of nanoparticles with well-defined chemical composition, morphology, and size can be synthesized using microbes. In recent years, the growing concerns for environmental and climate change, together with issues of poverty and increasing disparity between societies, have placed sustainable development under the spotlight. The development process of a sustainable future generally consists of methods that ensure the satisfaction of future needs while fulfilling the current generation’s requirements. Since nanotechnology is applicable in various majors, it is expected that nano-based techniques will take a key role in a sustainable future along with making substantial impacts on the universal economic situation due to their wide range of applications. Green synthesis of nanoparticles involves the use of plants and microbes. Due to the negative impact of the chemical and physical approaches, green synthesis of nanoparticles is an excellent approach due to the low cost of production and minimal harm to humans and the environment.
This Research Topic aims to explore the synthesis of nanoparticles through microbes and their applications for future sustainability. The biosynthesis of nanoparticles through microbes provides an excellent opportunity compared to traditional methods. Moreover, physical and chemical methods consume large amounts of energy, release toxic and harmful chemicals, and involve the use of complex equipment and synthesis conditions. Green synthesis involves the utilization of natural and eco-friendly materials as capping and reducing agents, which reduces energy consumption and avoids the use of toxic and harmful chemicals. Furthermore, bacteria are preferred for the synthesis of nanoparticles due to their easy maintenance, high yield, and low purification cost, while fungi are preferred owing to easy scale-up and downstream processing, economic feasibility, and increased surface area due to the presence of mycelia.
To gather further insights into the boundaries of microbial nanotechnology for sustainable development, we welcome articles addressing, but not limited to, the following themes:
- Microbial and Other Organisms in Nanoparticle Synthesis: Actinomycetes, algae, bacteria, yeasts, molds, and mushrooms as biofactories for nanoparticle synthesis.
- Genetic Engineering and Synthetic Biology in Nanobiotechnology: Use of genetic engineering, synthetic biology, and genetically modified microorganisms for enhancing microbial nanobiosynthesis and nanobiotechnology.
- Microbial Nanotechnology Applications: Applications in agriculture for livelihood security, bioremediation, and industrial sustainability, along with the use of nano-biosensors for soil-plant systems.
- Microbial Enzymes and Cell Factories: Role of microbial enzymes in the synthesis of nanomaterials and microbial cell factories in bio-nanotechnology.
- Environmental Considerations: Study of the environmental impacts of nanoparticles.