Role of Eco-Friendly Strategies in the Development of Biomedical Nanotechnology

ABSTRACT Biomedical nanotechnology promises to play an important role in disease prevention, early diagnosis, and more effective treatment strategies. Development of nanosized concepts that can be used for improved vaccine delivery, image contrast enhancers for sensitive and specific disease detection, and targeted therapeutic strategies for drug and genes holds tremendous promise in cost-effective patient care and improving clinical outcomes. One of the critical areas in the development of nanotechnology is to emphasize the role of eco-friendly approaches in synthesis and fabrication, storage, utilization, and reduction of toxicity especially for medically relevant applications. Integration of “green” concepts with biomedical product development can have a profound influence in the future. In this review, the authors discuss various eco-friendly strategies that can be implemented for more effective use of raw materials, avoidance of toxic chemicals and hazardous solvents, and substantial reduction of tox...