Sustainable Approaches to Nanoparticle Synthesis: Toward a Greener and Safer Future
A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049). This special issue belongs to the section "Green Chemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 31
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The growing demand for nanoparticles (NPs) in medicine, environmental science, and material engineering has emphasized the need for sustainable and eco-friendly synthesis methods. This Special Issue aims to explore innovative green approaches to nanoparticle synthesis, applying green chemistry principles to minimize environmental impact, reduce toxicity, and utilize renewable resources.
Different types of NPs—organic, inorganic, and hybrid—have been synthesized with tailored properties, enabling their application in imaging and bioimaging, drug and gene delivery, cancer therapy, antimicrobial and antiviral treatments, cytotoxicity studies, wastewater treatment, and the food industry. This Special Issue will emphasize diverse green synthesis methods, such as plant-mediated and microorganism-assisted synthesis (bacteria, fungi, yeast, actinomycetes, and micro- and macroalgae), as well as physical techniques like sonochemical and microwave-assisted synthesis. Additionally, contributions addressing solvent-free and energy-efficient methods, biodegradable and non-toxic precursors, and life cycle assessments of nanoparticles are encouraged.
Furthermore, this Special Issue will focus on optimizing these synthesis approaches to enhance nanoparticle biocompatibility and reduce toxicity, thereby expanding their safe applications. It will also address challenges and future perspectives in green nanotechnology, including scalability, reproducibility, and the development of non-toxic solvents and renewable precursors. By gathering original research papers and reviews, this Special Issue aims to promote interdisciplinary collaboration and advance sustainable nanotechnology for a safer and more responsible future.
Dr. Vladimir Mihailovic
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- green synthesis of nanoparticles
- sustainable nanotechnology
- eco-friendly nanomaterials
- biogenic nanoparticle synthesis
- plant-mediated nanoparticle synthesis
- microbial-assisted nanoparticle synthesis
- renewable precursors in nanotechnology
- low-toxicity nanomaterials
- biological activities of green synthesized nanoparticles
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