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Eco-Friendly Fabrication of Nanoparticles (NP) Particles and Fibrils Using Polymer Blends as Templates

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Abstract

A sustainable and adaptable method for producing high-performance nanomaterials is the environmentally friendly production of NP particles and fibrils utilizing polymer blends as templates. This technique allows for exact control over the shape and functionality of nanostructures by taking advantage of the phase separation, compatibility, and selective removal characteristics of polymer blends. This approach’s scalability and versatility are increased by methods including solvent evaporation, electrospinning, and template-assisted synthesis, which enable the creation of nanostructures with a variety of uses in energy storage, biomedicine, environmental remediation, and agriculture. Sustainable development goals are supported, and the worldwide problem of plastic waste is addressed by minimizing environmental impact through the use of biodegradable polymers, renewable resources, and green solvents. This approach reduces waste production and encourages resource efficiency, which is consistent with the ideas of the circular economy. Despite obstacles like as maximizing polymer compatibility, customizing degradation profiles, and guaranteeing industrial scalability, developments in green chemistry and material science are improving and extending the possibilities of polymer blend templating. This creative approach not only produces environmentally friendly nanostructures with exceptional performance but also provides a roadmap for green nanotechnology, striking a balance between ecological responsibility and technological growth to satisfy the expanding need for sustainable materials in various industries.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAdvanced Structured Materials
PublisherSpringer
Pages125-153
Number of pages29
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2025

Publication series

NameAdvanced Structured Materials
Volume235
ISSN (Print)1869-8433
ISSN (Electronic)1869-8441

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 2 - Zero Hunger
    SDG 2 Zero Hunger
  2. SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
    SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
  3. SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
    SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
  4. SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
    SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production

Keywords

  • Biodegradable polymers
  • Nanomaterials
  • Nanoparticles
  • Nanostructure
  • Polymer blend templating
  • Template-assisted synthesis

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Materials Science

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