Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Using Clitoria Ternatea Flower Extract and Its Characterization: A Green Approach

Introduction: “Why can’t we write the entire 24 volumes of the Encyclopedia Britannica on the head of a pin?” -Richard Feynman (1959) According to him, “Nanotechnology mainly consists of the processing of separation, consolidation and deformation of materials by one atom of one molecule.” Green nanotechnology is the study of the benefits of nanotechnology to the environment, by the use of minimum energy for the manufacturing of products, recycling the products after use and the usage of eco-friendly materials. The major advantages of green nanotechnology are increased energy efficiency, waste reduction, greenhouse gas emission and decreased consumption of non-renewable raw materials. It aims at the manufacturing processes that are economically and environmentally sustainable. It has a much higher impact on a wide range of economic sectors ranging from food packaging to automotives electronics. Its application is in conjunction with other technologies such as biotechnology and energy technologies, which leads to products incorporating multiple green technological innovations