Comprehensive Review of Nanotechnology: Innovations and Multidisciplinary Applications : Comprehensive Review of Nanotechnology

Malaika Ajaz; Waleed Rasool; Amna Mahmood

doi:10.54393/fbt.v4i01.81

Authors

Malaika Ajaz Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Central Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
Waleed Rasool Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Central Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
Amna Mahmood Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Basic Sciences, Nur International University, Lahore, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54393/fbt.v4i01.81

Keywords:

Nanomaterials, CRISPR Cas-9, Drug Delivery, Bioremediation, Nano-Biosensors

Abstract

Nanotechnology, which involves the control of substances at the nanoscale, has emerged as a valuable discipline that holds the capacity to fundamentally transform numerous scientific sectors, such as materials science, healthcare, environmental remediation, and agriculture. This review article explores the uses and advancements of nanotechnology, emphasizing how it might improve crop yield, advance medical treatments, and provide solutions to environmental problems. This also examines revolutionary applications of nanobiotechnology, including CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing, targeted drug delivery systems, cancer therapy, and regenerative medicine. It highlights the potential of these technologies to enhance diagnostic capabilities and pharmaceutical results. It also looks at how nanotechnology is affecting agriculture, with a focus on improvements in food safety, pest and disease control, and crop yield. Additionally, environmental applications are covered, with an emphasis on the use of nanomaterials for sustainable resource management and pollution remediation. The significance of nanotechnology's contributions to green chemistry, its interdisciplinary character, and the challenges and potential for its incorporation into conventional applications are all emphasized in the review. The article provides an overview of the current status and future directions of nanotechnology by discussing the synthesis of nanoparticles, their commercialization, and the challenges surrounding nano-innovations.

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