About this Research Topic
The field of nanotechnology has the mysterious capacity to reform every subject it touches. Nanotechnology advancements have already altered a variety of scientific and industrial fields, being an emerging field aiming to develop a range of substances with nano-dimensions with applications in the various sectors. The field of nanotechnology provide us with an opportunity to establish a critical balance for sustainable development. It plays a vital role in achieving the goal of sustainable environment. Commercial quantities of nanoparticles are synthesised using chemical or physical methods. The use of these approaches remained popular for many years however the recognition of their hazardous effects on human well-being and condition influenced serious world perspective for the researchers. There is a growing need in this field for simple, non-toxic, clean, and environmentally safe nanoparticles synthesis methods. Microbial nanotechnology is a relatively new field. A wide range of nanoparticles with well-defined chemical composition, morphology and size can be synthesised using microbes.
In recent years, the growing concerns for environmental and climate change, together with issues of poverty, increasing disparity between societies have placed sustainable development under the spotlight. The development process of a sustainable future generally consists of methods that ensure the satisfaction of future needs, while fulfilling the current generation’s requirements. Since nanotechnology is applicable in various majors, it is expected that nano-based techniques will take a key role in a sustainable future along with making substantial impacts on the universal economic situation due to their wide range of applications. Green synthesis of the nanoparticles involves the use of plants and microbes. Due to negative impact of the chemical and physical approaches, green synthesis of nanoparticles is an excellent approach due to low cost of production and a minimum harm to the humans and the environment.
The major focus of this Research Topic will be nanoparticles synthesis through microbes and their applications for future sustainability. The biosynthesis of nanoparticles through microbes provides an excellent opportunity as compared to the traditional methods. Moreover, physical and chemical methods consume large amount of energy, release toxic and harmful chemicals and involves the use of complex equipment and synthesis conditions. Green synthesis involves the utilization of the natural and eco-friendly materials as capping and reducing agents which reduces consumption of energy, avoids use of toxic and harmful chemicals. Furthermore bacteria are preferred for the synthesis of nanoparticles due to their easy maintenance, high yield, and low purification cost and fungi are preferred owing to easy scale-up and downstream processing, economic feasibility, and increased surface region due to the presence of mycelia.
This Research Topic will welcome the following potential themes, although not limited to:
1. Microbial and Other Organisms in Nanoparticle Synthesis:
- Actinomycetes, algae, bacteria, yeasts, molds, and mushrooms as biofactories for nanoparticle synthesis.
2. Genetic Engineering and Synthetic Biology in Nanobiotechnology:
- Use of genetic engineering, synthetic biology, and genetically modified microorganisms for enhancing microbial nanobiosynthesis and nanobiotechnology.
3. Microbial Nanotechnology Applications:
- Applications in agriculture for livelihood security, bioremediation, and industrial sustainability, along with the use of nano-biosensors for soil-plant systems.
4. Microbial Enzymes and Cell Factories:
- Role of microbial enzymes in the synthesis of nanomaterials and microbial cell factories in bio-nanotechnology.
5. Environmental Considerations:
- Study of the environmental impacts of nanoparticles.
In recent years, the growing concerns for environmental and climate change, together with issues of poverty, increasing disparity between societies have placed sustainable development under the spotlight. The development process of a sustainable future generally consists of methods that ensure the satisfaction of future needs, while fulfilling the current generation’s requirements. Since nanotechnology is applicable in various majors, it is expected that nano-based techniques will take a key role in a sustainable future along with making substantial impacts on the universal economic situation due to their wide range of applications. Green synthesis of the nanoparticles involves the use of plants and microbes. Due to negative impact of the chemical and physical approaches, green synthesis of nanoparticles is an excellent approach due to low cost of production and a minimum harm to the humans and the environment.
The major focus of this Research Topic will be nanoparticles synthesis through microbes and their applications for future sustainability. The biosynthesis of nanoparticles through microbes provides an excellent opportunity as compared to the traditional methods. Moreover, physical and chemical methods consume large amount of energy, release toxic and harmful chemicals and involves the use of complex equipment and synthesis conditions. Green synthesis involves the utilization of the natural and eco-friendly materials as capping and reducing agents which reduces consumption of energy, avoids use of toxic and harmful chemicals. Furthermore bacteria are preferred for the synthesis of nanoparticles due to their easy maintenance, high yield, and low purification cost and fungi are preferred owing to easy scale-up and downstream processing, economic feasibility, and increased surface region due to the presence of mycelia.
This Research Topic will welcome the following potential themes, although not limited to:
1. Microbial and Other Organisms in Nanoparticle Synthesis:
- Actinomycetes, algae, bacteria, yeasts, molds, and mushrooms as biofactories for nanoparticle synthesis.
2. Genetic Engineering and Synthetic Biology in Nanobiotechnology:
- Use of genetic engineering, synthetic biology, and genetically modified microorganisms for enhancing microbial nanobiosynthesis and nanobiotechnology.
3. Microbial Nanotechnology Applications:
- Applications in agriculture for livelihood security, bioremediation, and industrial sustainability, along with the use of nano-biosensors for soil-plant systems.
4. Microbial Enzymes and Cell Factories:
- Role of microbial enzymes in the synthesis of nanomaterials and microbial cell factories in bio-nanotechnology.
5. Environmental Considerations:
- Study of the environmental impacts of nanoparticles.
Keywords: Agriculture, Industry, Genetic engineering, Microbes, Nanotechnology, Sustainability
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