Inorganic Nanomaterials Produced by Green Synthesis Routes: Design, Characterization and Applications

Inorganic nanomaterials have become a cornerstone of innovation in various fields, ranging from biomedicine to electronics and environmental remediation. As the world faces the need for environmentally friendly and cost-effective methods to synthesize nanomaterials, "green synthesis" has emerged as a promising solution. Numerous initiatives have been undertaken to replace hazardous chemicals with local, low-cost renewable resources in the production of nanomaterials. The use of various plants, microorganisms, bacteria, micro- and macro-algae, biopolymers, and biowaste (e.g., vegetable waste, fruit peel waste, eggshells, agricultural waste) for the green synthesis of nanomaterials has been reported. Inorganic nanomaterials produced by green synthesis have been proven to be safe, cost-effective, scalable, straightforward, low-risk, non-toxic, and environmentally friendly. This approach not only reduces the environmental impact of nanomaterial manufacturing but, through the precise control of nanoparticle characteristics, improved biocompatibility, and computational modeling, green synthesis is driving innovation. It has been shown that the characteristics of nanoparticles are highly dependent on the synthesis route and process parameters as well as on their composition and particle size. Selecting the optimal synthesis parameters allows for the production of nanoparticles with desired features. The characterization of the composition, particle shape, size, specific surface area, porosity, crystallinity, magnetic, electrical, and dielectric behavior can confirm that the produced nanoparticles have the required characteristics and also allow for the identification of potential applications.

This Research Topic aims to collect papers that explore various green synthesis routes, characterize the inorganic nanoparticles produced by green synthesis, and develop various applications to highlight recent advances in the field of green/sustainable synthesis of advanced nanomaterials, with a particular focus on their design, characterization, and applications in various fields. The Research Topic aims to foster interdisciplinary collaboration among researchers to address critical challenges, such as the design of green synthesis routes for low-cost, environmentally friendly nanoparticles, the identification of the key features of inorganic nanoparticles produced by green synthesis, and the application of such nanoparticles in various fields.

We welcome original research, reviews, perspectives, and minireviews that tackle the advancement of the current state as well as the challenges of the green synthesis of inorganic nanomaterials for various applications. Topics covered in this research topic include but are not limited to:
• Green synthesis routes for the production of inorganic nanomaterials
• Upscaling possibilities of the green synthesis routes
• Tailoring of inorganic nanomaterials characteristics based on the synthesis parameters
• Characteristics of green synthesized inorganic nanomaterials
• Applications of green synthesized inorganic nanomaterials
• Environmental fate of inorganic nanomaterials produced by green synthesis routes
• Advantages and disadvantages of the green synthesis routes

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Article types

This Research Topic accepts the following article types, unless otherwise specified in the Research Topic description:

• Editorial
• FAIR² Data
• Mini Review
• Original Research
• Perspective
• Review

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