Sensing of Molecules by Electrocatalysis Based on Green Synthesis of Nanomaterials Publisher



Moradi S¹ ; Golbashy M² ; Hosseini M^{1, 3} Show Affiliations
Source: Topics in Catalysis Published:2025

Abstract

Nanotechnology aims to enhance the progress of superior and highly intelligent products by manipulating molecules and atoms that are smaller than 100 nm, referred to as nanoparticles. These nanoparticles can be synthesized utilizing numerous techniques, such as chemical and physical approaches. Drawbacks associated with physical and chemical methods in nanoparticle synthesizing, such as environmental harm, equipment requirements, high temperature needs, and substantial expenses, underscore the importance of utilizing an eco-friendly approach that minimizes damage and costs. This necessity has been addressed through green synthesis techniques which aim to protect the environment by replacing hazardous chemicals with bioactive agents like plant-based materials, microorganisms, and diverse biowastes like waste of vegetable, fruit peel biomass, eggshell, agricultural byproducts, and more. Nanoparticles derived from the green synthesis have garnered remarkable attentiveness within the realm of electrocatalysis, specifically in the identification of different molecules, owing to their remarkable surface area to bulk atomic ratio. Electrochemical catalysis plays a pivotal role in nanotechnology, as it entails the manipulation of electrochemical reactions on electrode surfaces to augment reaction rates and system efficiency. By harnessing the potential of these nanoparticles, it becomes feasible to identify a wide range of biomarkers, thereby enabling the creation of a state-of-the-art system with exceptional capabilities. © The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Science+Business Media, LLC, part of Springer Nature 2025.