Biogenic Synthesis of Metal/Metal Oxide Nanostructured Materials.

Nanotechnology is an emerging outlet of the nanoscience in which the atoms are encompassed in nanoscale dimensions and come to be more receptive compared with their distinctive counterparts. Recently, the utilization of synthetic designs and physicochemical approaches have received special attention; nevertheless, the generation of noxious impressions on the eco-system have raised serious concerns of the scientific community worldwide. Presently, environmentfriendly green synthesis routes are promising venues for the arrangement of metal/metal oxide (M/MO) nanostructured materials by using plants and their corresponding alliances. This revolution is predominantly recompensing as far as the reduction of toxic emissions and wastes is concerned. Accordingly, materials scientists have adopted various renewable naturally occurring eco-friendly materials, and biogenic processes to fabricate the functional M/MO nanostructured materials. The current review article recapitulates and assimilates the present state of knowledge on different strategies for biogenic fabrication of M/MO nanostructured materials. Moreover, their diverse applications are summarized and discussed.