2023 Vol.2 No.1

Environmental pollution from heavy metals, persistent organic compounds, and emerging contaminants poses a growing threat to ecosystems and human health. Remediation processes have typically been associated with high costs, low selectivity, and secondary wastes, prompting a search for greener solutions. Mixed into renewable biopolymers with reactive metal oxides, hybrid bio-inorganic materials ... more

Environmental degradation driven by industrialization, urban expansion, and agricultural intensification demands advanced, sustainable monitoring tools capable of detecting contaminants at trace levels. Green nanotechnology—rooted in the principles of green chemistry—offers a pathway to develop high-performance environmental sensing systems while minimizing ecological and human health risks. Th... more

Bioreceptive building materials represent an emerging intersection of architecture, ecology, and materials science in which surfaces are intentionally designed to encourage colonization by microorganisms, mosses, lichens, and other organisms. Compared to traditional strategies of seeing biological growth as an act of degradation, the bioreceptive design is changing the concept of colonization t... more

The rapid expansion of wearable electronics has brought significant benefits to healthcare, fitness, and human–machine interaction, but it has also intensified concerns about sustainability and electronic waste. Biodegradable solutions have been an evolutionary concept whereby biodegradable devices can allow reliable functionality over their life cycle and then break down into non-toxic byprodu... more

The synthesis of biodegradable plastics from diverse biological resources has garnered significant attention in recent years. The escalating demand for petroleum-based plastics in daily life presents a growing concern due to their non-degradability and production involving hazardous chemicals. The disposal of solid waste is a pressing issue, particularly in densely populated countries like Indi... more

Ground contamination poses significant environmental and health challenges globally. Traditional remediation methods, while effective, have often resulted in secondary environmental issues. In light of this, there has been a distinct shift towards more sustainable solutions. This study delves into the potential of three environmentally friendly materials, namely plant fibers, green stones, and ... more