Inorganic Nanomaterials Produced by Green Synthesis Routes: Design, Characterization, Upscaling and Applications

Inorganic nanomaterials have become a cornerstone of innovation in many fields, including biomedicine, electronics, catalysis and environmental remediation. In the light of the global need for environmentally friendly and cost-effective methods to synthesize nanomaterials, "green synthesis" has emerged as a promising alternative to conventional production methods. This approach replaces hazardous chemicals with low-cost, renewable and locally available resources. Various plants, microorganisms, bacteria, micro- and macro-algae, biopolymers, and biowaste (e.g., vegetable waste, fruit peel waste, eggshells and agricultural waste) have been successfully used for the green synthesis of inorganic nanomaterials. Nanoparticles produced via these methods have been proven to be safe, cost-effective, scalable, straightforward, low-risk, non-toxic, and environmentally friendly, making green synthesis an attractive strategy for sustainable nanotechnology. The characteristics of inorganic nanoparticles depend on the synthesis route, process parameters, composition and particle size. Selecting the optimal synthesis parameters enables precise control over the nanoparticle characteristics, including morphology, size distribution, crystallinity, surface area, porosity, and functional properties such as magnetic, electrical, and dielectric behavior. Therefore, comprehensive physicochemical characterization is therefore essential to confirm the suitability of nanomaterials for specific applications and to establish clear structure–property relationships. Overall, green synthesis reduces the environmental impact of nanomaterial production while enabling the control of nanoparticle properties and enhancing biocompatibility for advanced technological and biomedical applications.This Research Topic aims to collect papers that explore recent developments, methodological innovations and challenges in the low-cost or green synthesis routes of inorganic nanomaterials, and demonstrate their potential to be used in various real-life applications. The Research Topic also seeks to foster interdisciplinary collaboration among researchers to address critical challenges, including the development of low-cost and environmentally friendly synthesis routes, the identification of of structure–property relationships in green-synthesized inorganic nanoparticles, and the translation of these materials into practical applications.We welcome original research articles, reviews, perspectives, and minireviews that explore recent advances and emerging challenges in the low-cost, sustainable and green synthesis of inorganic nanomaterials for various applications. Topics covered in this research topic include, but are not limited to:• Low cost, energy efficient and green synthesis strategies for inorganic nanomaterials• Tailoring the nanomaterials properties through synthesis parameter and processing control• Physicochemical, structural and functional characterization of inorganic nanomaterials• Surface functionalization and post-synthesis modification of nanomaterials• Hybrid and composite materials produced via low-cost or green routes• Applications of green-synthesized inorganic nanomaterials in catalysis, energy, environment, biomedicine, electronics, and related fields• Scale-up, process optimization and industrial feasibility of low-cost or green synthesis routes• Environmental fate, life cycle assessment, health and ecological impact of inorganic nanomaterials produced by low-cost or green synthesis routes• Advantages and limitations of the low-cost or green synthesis strategies Topic editors: Oana Cadar, Selin Şahin Sevgili, Erika Levei Source: https://www.frontiersin.org/research-topics/77764/inorganic-nanomaterials-produced-by-green-synthesis-routes-design-characterization-upscaling-and-applications