Characteristics and Functionalities of Natural and Bioinspired Nanomaterials

Abstract

Green nanoscience is a rapidly emerging field that aims to achieve the maximum performance and benefits from nanotechnology, while minimizing the impact on the environment. In this study, several methods for the green nanomanufacturing of biomedically important nanomaterials, specifically through the use of natural plants, have been extensively investigated. It was found that natural nanomaterials are inherent within plants, and can be further manipulated for potential biomedical applications. In addition, the metabolites and reductive capacity of plant extracts can be used to synthesize metallic nanoparticles with advantages over semi-conductor based nanomaterials.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 2012
Accession Number
ADA566590

Entities

People

  • Lijin Xia

Organizations

  • University of Tennessee system

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Biomedical And Dental Materials
  • Cells
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Testing
  • Metallic Nanoparticles
  • Nanotechnology
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Polymer Chemistry
  • Polymeric Films

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Energy Conservation and Renewable Energy Engineering.
  • Nanoscale Plasmonic Nanotechnology

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology
  • Biotechnology - Bioremediation