Bioinspired and Green Synthesis of Nanostructures

Preface

This book focuses on the recent developments and novel applications of bioinspired and biomimetic nanostructures as functionally advanced biomolecules with huge prospects for research, development, and engineering industries. The population explosion, automation and urbanization have had numerous harsh environmental effects that have ultimately led to climate change. Therefore, the future of the world depends on immediately investing our time and effort into advancing ideas on ways to restrict the use of hazardous chemicals, thereby arresting further environmental degradation. To achieve this goal, nanotechnology has been an indispensable arena which has extended its wings into every aspect of modernization. For example, green synthetic protocols are being extensively researched to inhibit the harmful effects of chemical residues and reduce chemical wastes. This involves the study of nanotechnology for artful engineering at the molecular level across multiple disciplines. In recent years, nanotechnology has ventured away from the confines of the laboratory and has been able to conquer new domains to help us live better lives.

The green synthetic techniques produce nanostructures that generally possess unique properties that set them apart from those produced using physicochemical techniques. In addition to being eco-friendly, economic, and appropriate for mass production, these nanostructures possess diverse chemical, optical, mechanical, and magnetic properties as ...