Nanotecnología Verde: Soluciones Eficientes para un Futuro Sostenible
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La nanotecnología verde surge como respuesta a la necesidad de producir nanomateriales mediante procesos más sostenibles, al reducir el uso de reactivos peligrosos y la generación de residuos, así como al disminuir el impacto ambiental a lo largo de su ciclo de vida. En este artículo se ejemplifican las aplicaciones de la nanotecnología verde en diversas áreas: biomédica, energética, agrícola y de remediación ambiental. Estas aplicaciones evidencian el potencial de la nanotecnología verde para contribuir al desarrollo de soluciones más eficientes y sostenibles que, aunque aún presentan retos asociados a la nanoescala, particularmente su potencial toxicidad, su escalamiento y sus costos de producción, nos acercan a un futuro más próspero y amigable con el medio ambiente.
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