Green Biosynthesis of Nanostructures and Their Applications

Dear Colleagues,

Our planet is walking to a point of no return in terms of resources and pollution. Awareness about these global problems has been growing in recent years, bringing together efforts from funding agencies, governments, and researchers. These efforts include the search for greener and sustainable production methodologies and materials. This is also a reality in the field of nanostructured materials, where green biosynthesis has emerged as a powerful design tool.

This eco-friendly approach that comprises the use of different microorganisms, plants, or plant extracts has attracted great attention due to the high diversity of raw materials, their abundance, simplicity, and cost-effectiveness. The potential of this field is undeniable, as verified by the exponential growth of publications covering the preparation of distinct types of nanostructures (e.g., nanoparticles, nanowires, nanotubes) with a variety of compositions and properties for an immensity of applications.

This Special Issue of Nanomaterials will cover the recent advancements on the green synthesis of nanostructured materials and their innovative applications.

Dr. Ricardo J.B. Pinto
Dr. Carmen S.R. Freire
Guest Editors

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