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Biodegradability and Sustainability of Biobased Nanomaterials

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Biobased nanomaterials have garnered increasing attention in recent years due to their potential for reducing the environmental impact of materials. To ensure that these materials are sustainable and biodegradable, it is important to consider both their biodegradability and sustainability. Biodegradability refers to the ability of a material to be broken down into simpler, nontoxic substances, while sustainability refers to the ability of a material to be produced and used in a way that does not harm the environment. Biobased nanomaterials have the potential to be more sustainable than traditional materials because they can be derived from renewable sources and have a lower carbon footprint. However, it is important to consider the entire life cycle of the material to ensure its sustainability. Researchers are exploring various strategies for promoting the biodegradability and sustainability of biobased nanomaterials, such as using biodegradable polymers or designing materials that can be broken down by specific enzymes. Overall, it is important to continue developing and promoting sustainable and biodegradable biobased nanomaterials to reduce the environmental impact of materials and promote a more sustainable future.

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  1. Guru Gobind Singh College of Pharmacy, Yamuna Nagar, Haryana, India

    Deepshi Arora

  2. Department of Pharmaceutics, ISF College of Pharmacy, Moga, Punjab, India

    Manish Kumar

  3. Shrinathji Institute of Pharmacy, Nathdwara, Rajsamand, Rajasthan, India

    Shailendra Bhatt

  4. Department of Pharmacology, Indore Institute of Pharmacy, Indore, India

    Rupesh K. Gautam

  5. Nutrascience, Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India

    Yugam Taneja

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Arora, D., Kumar, M., Bhatt, S., Gautam, R.K., Taneja, Y. (2024). Biodegradability and Sustainability of Biobased Nanomaterials. In: Ahmed, S. (eds) Biobased Nanomaterials. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-97-0542-9_16

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