GREEN NANOTECHNOLOGY: A REVIEW

The emergence of nanoparticles (NPs) has attracted tremendous interest of the scientific community for decades due to their unique properties and potential applications in diverse areas, including drug delivery and therapy. There is a need for a new discipline- nano toxicology-that would evaluate the health threats posed by nanoparticles, and would enable safe development of the emerging nanotechnology industry related to biotherapy. Green Nanotechnology gives the opportunity in lowering the risk of using nano materials, limiting the risk of producing nanomaterials, and using nano materials to lower the risk of producing unwanted chemical intermediates and end-products. Keywords: Nanoparticles, Green chemistry, Green synthesis, Chemical synthesis, Biological application