Biological Synthesis of Metallic Nanoparticles: Making Sense of Greenness versus Unforeseen Arbitraries
Publication: Journal of Hazardous, Toxic, and Radioactive Waste
Volume 20, Issue 2
Abstract
Nature’s ability of programming the synthesis of different metallic nanoparticles has paved way to a new green era in an unforeseen fashion. However, there is a timely need to delve into the practical implications and challenges of this green science. The working principles of green synthesis need a critical analysis for the factual evaluation of different green domains endorsed in it. The inclusion of nongreen elements, such as heat energy and organic solvents, seems to alter the original scope of green synthesis. Moreover, green chemistry principles, green nanotechnology, and green synthesis should be reconsidered within the zone of their interception for conclusive evidence. A new concept, “all green,” is foreseen in this article for a greener nanoscience and analyzed for its practical feasibility.
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Acknowledgments
The financial support of the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (Discovery Grant 355254), MAPAQ (No. 809051) and Ministère des Relations Internationales du Québec (coopération Paraná-Québec 2010–2012) is sincerely acknowledged.
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Volume 20 • Issue 2 • April 2016
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Received: Feb 2, 2015
Accepted: Jun 12, 2015
Published online: Jul 31, 2015
Discussion open until: Dec 31, 2015
Published in print: Apr 1, 2016
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