Green and sustainable synthesis of nanomaterials: Recent advancements and limitations

Sustainable synthesis: natural processes shaping the nanocircular economy

“…Achieving the best outcomes in this process necessitates the use of suitable natural precursors and benign solvents and leads to production of biogenic nanomaterials. 23,35,43 Table 1 shows and compares some of the advantages and disadvantages of physicochemical and sustainable methods deployed for the fabrication of nanomaterials.…”

“…Despite the progress made in sustainable synthesis of nanomaterials, there are still challenges that need to be addressed including scalability of the synthesis methods, ensuring consistent quality and reproducibility, and assessing the potential risks and toxicology of the ensued nanomaterials. 21–23…”

Point-of-care devices engaging green graphene: an eco-conscious and sustainable paradigm

“…This convergence of cutting-edge technology and environmental stewardship has the potential to redefine the healthcare landscape by delivering advanced diagnostics while reducing the ecological footprint of medical practice. 46…”

Extracellular vesicles in cancer cachexia: deciphering pathogenic roles and exploring therapeutic horizons

“…Exosome-like systems, based on nanotechnology and surface engineering approaches, aim to overcome limitations of natural exosomes, showing potential as a competitive approach for innovative targeted anti-cancer therapies [ 234 ]. Nanoparticles, especially green nanoparticles with their environmental and biocompatibility benefits [ 235 ], are pivotal in cancer treatment as a drug delivery system [ 236 – 238 ]. Therefore, artificial nanovesicles and precision delivery systems may greatly improve treatment efficacy for cachexia in cancer ( Fig.…”