Introduction
Use of engineered nanocomposites in various fields is increasing in recent years. Besides the positive side of these chemically synthesized nanoparticles, rampant use and improper disposal of them are causing severe harmful impacts on environment due to their long lifetime and complicated degradation process. The waste will keep accumulating in the environment until a solution is found for their removal. So the government of most countries has established a set of principles for the use, disposal, and treatment of nanocomposite wastes.
Researchers are continuously working to find out suitable alternatives for these nanocomposites. A solution lies in the use of homeopathic nanoparticles, which are regularly used for therapeutic purposes. These nanoparticles are the best replacement of chemically synthesized nanocomposites as they are environment friendly, nonpolluting, nontoxic, and adaptable. Only a very small amount of natural ingredients and easy manufacturing processes...
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Nandy, P. et al. (2019). Homeopathic Nanomedicines and Their Effect on the Environment. In: Hussain, C. (eds) Handbook of Environmental Materials Management. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-73645-7_55
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