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Biomimetic Route-Assisted Synthesis of Nanomaterials: Characterizations and Their Applications

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Biomimetic route of nanoparticle synthesis means the use of biological entities such as cells of microorganisms, plants, and animals as a medium to generate materials having nano size ranges or at least one-dimensional range in nanoscale (between 1 and 100 nm). Biomimetic route of synthesis is now becoming a preferential choice over other synthesis processes because of the biocompatibility of process, use of nontoxic chemicals, application of environmentally friendly solvents, affordability and quickness of the process, flexible control over the synthesis process, and easy purification of product. The present book chapter explains the roles of various cells of bacteria, viruses, fungi, actinomycetes, plants, and animals in the biofabrication of nanomaterials in details. The case studies on the synthesis of selected nanomaterials by the use of various biological cells as biomediums have been discussed briefly along with the probable synthesis mechanisms involved in the processes. The specific characterization methods and instrumentation involved in the analysis of shape, size, and structures of generated nanobiomaterials have been included. Finally, this chapter highlights very recent selected applications of nanobiomaterials including environmental, biomedical, agricultural, and interdisciplinary. Thus, this chapter provides a latest update in the field of biomimetic route assisted nanomaterials synthesis along with mechanism insides, recent trends in their characterization, and cutting-edge applications in the allied sectors of science and technology.

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  1. School of Environment and Sustainable Development, Central University of Gujarat, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India

    Vinars Dawane & Bhawana Pathak

  2. Department of Chemistry, S. B. S. Govt. P. G. College Pipariya, Hoshangabad, Madhya Pradesh, India

    Satish Piplode

  3. Department of Zoology, Govt. Holkar Science College, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India

    Man Mohan Prakash

  4. Dr. B R Ambedkar University of Social Sciences, Mhow (Indore), Madhya Pradesh, India

    Man Mohan Prakash

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Dawane, V., Piplode, S., Prakash, M.M., Pathak, B. (2023). Biomimetic Route-Assisted Synthesis of Nanomaterials: Characterizations and Their Applications. In: Shanker, U., Hussain, C.M., Rani, M. (eds) Handbook of Green and Sustainable Nanotechnology. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-16101-8_1

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