Biogenic nanoparticles (BNPs) have emerged as promising tools within biotechnology, providing an eco-friendly and sustainable alternative to chemically synthesized nanomaterials. Their distinctive biological and physicochemical properties offer enhanced biocompatibility, reduced toxicity, and environmentally friendly production methods, making them highly attractive across multiple biotechnological fields. Recent studies have showcased their effectiveness in antimicrobial strategies, drug delivery systems, environmental remediation, biosensing applications, and advancements in agriculture. Despite significant progress in these areas, challenges persist in fully understanding and optimizing BNP synthesis processes, elucidating their interaction mechanisms with biological systems, and systematically establishing their environmental impact and safety profiles.
This Research Topic aims to showcase the latest advances in biogenic nanoparticle technology, with special attention on their synthesis methodologies, detailed physicochemical and biological characterization, and diverse applications across biomedical and environmental biotechnology, as well as agricultural and food-related developments. Essential research questions include improving the efficiency and scalability of BNP synthesis, exploring novel avenues for their application in combating antimicrobial resistance, enhancing therapeutic delivery and regenerative medicine, addressing critical environmental concerns, and fostering sustainable agricultural practices. By doing so, this collection endeavors to promote innovative research perspectives, address existing knowledge gaps, and bridge different scientific disciplines to innovate sustainable biotechnological solutions.
To gather further insights in the synthesis, characterization, and biotechnological applications of BNPs, we welcome articles addressing, but not limited to, the following themes:
• Antimicrobial and antibiofilm strategies employing BNPs against resistant pathogens. • Use of BNPs in advanced drug delivery systems, wound care, and tissue regeneration therapies. • BNP-mediated immunomodulation and biological response mechanisms. • Innovative applications of BNPs in plant protection, growth enhancement, and sustainable agriculture practices. • BNP utilization for food preservation, biosafety, and enhancing food shelf-life. • Environmental applications of BNPs, including their role in wastewater purification and degradation of pollutants. • Development and characterization of nanobiosensors employing BNPs for environmental and biomedical diagnostics. • Sustainable valorization of agricultural and industrial byproducts through biogenic nanoparticle technologies.
Authors are encouraged to submit original research articles, comprehensive reviews, and concise communications in multidisciplinary fields such as microbiology, biotechnology, nanoscience, chemistry, environmental sciences, agriculture, and biomedical engineering.
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Article types
This Research Topic accepts the following article types, unless otherwise specified in the Research Topic description:
Brief Research Report
Case Report
Data Report
Editorial
FAIR² Data
FAIR² DATA Direct Submission
General Commentary
Hypothesis and Theory
Methods
Mini Review
Opinion
Original Research
Perspective
Review
Systematic Review
Technology and Code
Keywords: Biogenic Nanoparticles, environmental remediation, drug delivery, Nanobiosensors
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