Green Synthesis of Nanoparticles for Pharmaceutical Applications: A Sustainable Approach
International Pharmacy Acta,
Vol. 9 No. 1 (2026),
11 October 2026
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Page e1: 1-3
https://doi.org/10.22037/ipa.v9i1.50862
Abstract
Nanotechnology has significantly influenced pharmaceutical sciences by enabling advanced platforms for drug delivery, diagnostics, and therapeutics. Conventional nanoparticle (NP) synthesis methods often rely on toxic chemicals and high-energy inputs and generate hazardous by-products, which may limit biomedical translation. Green synthesis offers an alternative approach by employing biological entities such as plant extracts, microorganisms, algae, and natural polymers as reducing and stabilizing agents. This review summarizes major green synthesis strategies for metallic (e.g., silver, gold, zinc oxide, and iron oxide) and polymeric nanoparticles, outlines general formation mechanisms, and highlights commonly used physicochemical characterization techniques. Selected pharmaceutical and biomedical applications—including drug delivery, antimicrobial therapy, anticancer applications, wound healing, and diagnostics—are discussed with representative examples from the literature. Finally, key challenges related to reproducibility, scalability, regulatory compliance, and future research directions are critically examined. Overall, green nanotechnology represents a promising but still evolving route toward more sustainable pharmaceutical nanomaterials.
- Green synthesis
- Nanoparticles
- Sustainable nanotechnology
- Drug delivery
- Phytochemicals
- Eco friendly synthesis
- Biocompatibility
- Translational nanomedicine
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