This book chapter addresses goals 9, 12 and 15 by looking at how green nanotechnology can facilitate sustainable methods leading to reduced environmental impacts, improved conservation, and the protection of resources and human health.
The term "green nanotechnology" refers to the use of biological sources and activities to develop technology at the nanoscale, leading to sustainable and environmentally friendly methods. The functions of green nanotechnology include utilising the parallel development of nanotechnology with green chemistry methods, which can facilitate sustainable methods leading to reduced environmental impacts, improved conservation, and the protection of resources and human health. Green nanotechnology aims to produce non-toxic and biocompatible nanoparticles using environmentally friendly techniques for the production of metal nanoparticles, utilising biological sources such as plants and microorganisms as bioreducing, stabilising, and capping agents. These methods aim to reduce the toxicity and harmful effects associated with traditional chemical and physical approaches, thereby enabling the development of sustainable and eco-friendly technologies.
