Biogeneration of Valuable Nanomaterials from Agro-Wastes: A Comprehensive Review

Pinku Chandra Nath, Amiya Ojha, Shubhankar Debnath, Minaxi Sharma, Kandi Sridhar, Prakash Kumar Nayak, Baskaran Stephen Inbaraj

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Abstract

The exponential growth of agricultural output is a result of the increasing world population. Agro-wastes are now acknowledged as an alternative material for the manufacture of renewable, inexpensive, and sustainable bio-composite-based products. Huge amounts of agricultural produce are often lost owing to a lack of processing facilities or storage space. Agriculture wastes contain a significant concentration of carbohydrates as well as various multifunctional groups and organic substances, such as polymeric proteins. Interestingly, nanotechnology provides better potential to transform agricultural wastes easily into valuable and cost-effective products, removing the need to utilize noxious chemicals, which can create a variety of health and environmental difficulties. Recently, there has been an increase in interest in eco-friendly nanomaterial (NM) production techniques that utilize extracts generated from agricultural waste. Such nanoparticles (NPs) have been extensively studied for numerous uses, including antibacterial agents, water purification, the breakdown of industrial colours, and many others. Consequently, the purpose of this review is to investigate the different sources, characteristics, and nano-management of agro-waste; valuable NMs derived from agro-waste; and their possible applications.

Original languageEnglish
Article number561
JournalAgronomy
Volume13
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Feb 2023
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • agro-waste
  • characterization
  • nanomaterials
  • synthesis
  • waste recycling

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Agronomy and Crop Science

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