Sustainable Nanotechnology

13 Sustainable Nanobiocomposites

Jigar Shah¹, Vimal Patel¹, Vishal Chavda¹, and Jayvadan Patel²

¹ Institute of Pharmacy, Nirma University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

² Nootan Pharmacy College, Sankalchand Patel University, Visnagar, Gujarat, India

13.1 Nanocomposites and Nanobiocomposites

In simple words, the materials that are metabolic by‐products of living organisms with nanometer‐scale dimensions are labeled as nanocomposite materials. These newer environment‐friendly and natural nanocomposites are bio‐based materials with unique structures and characteristic properties, which have recently gained significant importance from scientists worldwide. Biopolymeric‐based nanocomposites are developed as unique category of materials, which are also known as “nanobiocomposites (NBCs).” These natural NBCs are potential candidates for further research and development inputs, and their wide scope of applications makes them suitable not only for biomedical science but also for in‐depth research in various other fields; they also have importance from industrial perspectives. The green nanocomposites, which can also be referred as NBCs, are the next‐generation sustainable materials. The nanocomposites made from renewable nanoparticles, petroleum‐based materials, biopolymers, and synthetic nanofillers are considered as NBCs [1]. These types of materials are different in properties, characteristics, preparation methods, and applications. The most advantageous property of these materials ...