Biosurfactants in Nanotechnology: A Gateway to Green and Sustainable Synthesis of Nanoparticles

Abstract

Nanotechnology finds its use in variousapplications across various industries and fields, revolutionizing our approachtowards scientific research, product development and problem-solving.This is deals with nanoscale (<100nm) dimensions particles. Because of its remarkable potential it being one of highly exploited technology now a day.Therefore, nanotechnology has emerged as a promising avenue for addressing environmental pollution concerns. Previously synthetic surfactants were used as nanoparticle stabilizing agents. . As chemically synthesized surfactants were neither cost effective nor environment friendly, biosurfactants are now gaining popularity as a green alternative to synthesize and stabilizevarious nanoparticles. Biosurfactants are biomolecules that are produced by various microorganisms including fungi, yeast, some bacteria etc.  They exhibit remarkable properties that make them effective tool not only in the bioremediation but also for the upcoming coming nanotechnology. Owing the excellent properties such asbiodegradability, amphipathic nature, emulsifying activity, biological origin and non-toxicity, it has been gained a significant attention in recent years.In addition,biosurfactants play crucial role in facilitating the production and stabilizationof nanoparticles. The current review focus on green-synthesis of nanoparticles using various biosurfactants and related microbial agents.