Harnessing bio-waste for biomedical applications: A new horizon in sustainable healthcare
Recent studies have focused on exploring the potential biomedical applications of compounds derived from bio-waste, responding to growing environmental concerns and the need for sustainable practices in healthcare. This review examines a wide range of bio-waste materials, including coffee extracts,...
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| author | Mehrab Pourmadadi Ali Aslani Roghaieh Holghoomi Sonia Fathi-karkan Abbas Rahdar Zelal Kharaba Sadanand Pandey |
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| description | Recent studies have focused on exploring the potential biomedical applications of compounds derived from bio-waste, responding to growing environmental concerns and the need for sustainable practices in healthcare. This review examines a wide range of bio-waste materials, including coffee extracts, banana peels, rice husks, chickpea peels, and pineapple peels, with the intention of determining their potential for use in the production of biomedical devices. The distinctive properties of these bio-waste materials are highlighted, including their antioxidative and antimicrobial characteristics, as well as their capacity to generate environmentally friendly nanoparticles. The sustainable synthesis of nanoparticles such as zinc oxide and silver facilitates the development of eco-friendly alternatives, which could be applied in various biomedical fields, including drug delivery systems, biosensors, and cancer therapy. Utilizing bio-waste not only provides an innovative avenue for advanced medical technologies but also aligns with the principles of sustainable healthcare by reducing waste and minimizing the environmental footprint of biomedical production. However, challenges remain in achieving standardization, reproducibility of outcomes, and securing necessary regulatory approvals. Future interdisciplinary collaborations should prioritize sustainability and nanotechnology to fully exploit the potential of bio-sourced materials in the biomedical sector. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-c335139ca4f444c8a5454c42a04773ca2025-08-20T02:19:30ZengElsevierEuropean Journal of Medicinal Chemistry Reports2772-41742024-12-011210023410.1016/j.ejmcr.2024.100234Harnessing bio-waste for biomedical applications: A new horizon in sustainable healthcareMehrab Pourmadadi0Ali Aslani1Roghaieh Holghoomi2Sonia Fathi-karkan3Abbas Rahdar4Zelal Kharaba5Sadanand Pandey6Protein Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, GC, 1983963113, IranDepartment of Chemistry, Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, IranDepartment of Plant Physiology, Urmia University, Urmia, IranNatural Products and Medicinal Plants Research Center, North Khorasan University of Medical Sciences, Bojnurd, 94531-55166, Iran; Department of Advanced Sciences and Technologies in Medicine, School of Medicine, North Khorasan University of Medical Sciences, Bojnurd, 9414974877, Iran; Corresponding author. Natural Products and Medicinal Plants Research Center, North Khorasan University of Medical Sciences, Bojnurd, 94531-55166, Iran.Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, University of Zabol, 538-98615, Zabol, Iran; Corresponding author.Department of Pharmacy Practice and Pharmacotherapeutics, College of Pharmacy, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab EmiratesSchool of Bioengineering and Food Technology, Faculty of Applied Sciences and Biotechnology, Shoolini University, Solan, 173229, Himachal Pradesh, India; Corresponding author. School of Bioengineering and Food Technology, Faculty of Applied Sciences and Biotechnology, Shoolini University, Solan, 173229, Himachal Pradesh, India.Recent studies have focused on exploring the potential biomedical applications of compounds derived from bio-waste, responding to growing environmental concerns and the need for sustainable practices in healthcare. This review examines a wide range of bio-waste materials, including coffee extracts, banana peels, rice husks, chickpea peels, and pineapple peels, with the intention of determining their potential for use in the production of biomedical devices. The distinctive properties of these bio-waste materials are highlighted, including their antioxidative and antimicrobial characteristics, as well as their capacity to generate environmentally friendly nanoparticles. The sustainable synthesis of nanoparticles such as zinc oxide and silver facilitates the development of eco-friendly alternatives, which could be applied in various biomedical fields, including drug delivery systems, biosensors, and cancer therapy. Utilizing bio-waste not only provides an innovative avenue for advanced medical technologies but also aligns with the principles of sustainable healthcare by reducing waste and minimizing the environmental footprint of biomedical production. However, challenges remain in achieving standardization, reproducibility of outcomes, and securing necessary regulatory approvals. Future interdisciplinary collaborations should prioritize sustainability and nanotechnology to fully exploit the potential of bio-sourced materials in the biomedical sector.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772417424001067Bio waste-derived materialsGreen synthesisSustainable productsDrug deliveryBiosensorsNanotechnology |
| spellingShingle | Mehrab Pourmadadi Ali Aslani Roghaieh Holghoomi Sonia Fathi-karkan Abbas Rahdar Zelal Kharaba Sadanand Pandey Harnessing bio-waste for biomedical applications: A new horizon in sustainable healthcare European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry Reports Bio waste-derived materials Green synthesis Sustainable products Drug delivery Biosensors Nanotechnology |
| title | Harnessing bio-waste for biomedical applications: A new horizon in sustainable healthcare |
| title_full | Harnessing bio-waste for biomedical applications: A new horizon in sustainable healthcare |
| title_fullStr | Harnessing bio-waste for biomedical applications: A new horizon in sustainable healthcare |
| title_full_unstemmed | Harnessing bio-waste for biomedical applications: A new horizon in sustainable healthcare |
| title_short | Harnessing bio-waste for biomedical applications: A new horizon in sustainable healthcare |
| title_sort | harnessing bio waste for biomedical applications a new horizon in sustainable healthcare |
| topic | Bio waste-derived materials Green synthesis Sustainable products Drug delivery Biosensors Nanotechnology |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772417424001067 |
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