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In recent years, nanotechnology has advanced phenomenally due to its wide range of applications in various fields. The unique properties of nanomaterials, such as high specific surface area, make them suitable for a wide range of functions. The synthesis of nanomaterials can be achieved through a variety of methods. The chemical approach is the most widely used method for nanomaterial synthesis. However, some chemical methods cannot avoid the use of toxic chemicals in their synthesis protocols. Inorganic nanoparticles, 2D nanomaterials such as graphene and h-boron nitride nanosheets, and nanocomposites thereof, have tremendous potential for a variety of bio-applications including antimicrobial and antitumor agents, drug delivery, tissue engineering, biosensors, bioimaging, enzyme mimicry, and biorefinery. Therefore, there is a growing demand for the development of environmentally friendly nanomaterial synthesis processes that do not use toxic chemicals. Biological methods for the synthesis of nanomaterials using microorganisms, enzymes, plants or plant extracts have been proposed as possible environmentally friendly alternatives to chemical and physical methods.

The aim of this special issue is to assess the current status and identify future priorities and directions in the biosynthesis and applications of nanomaterials. The topics to be covered by the special issue include, but are not restricted to, the following:

• Novel biosynthesis of inorganic nanoparticles using microorganisms, enzymes, plants or plant extracts.
• Bioproduction of 2D nanomaterials and nanocomposites.
• Antimicrobial and antitumor applications of nanomaterials.
• Drug delivery and tissue engineering applications of nanomaterials.
• Biosensor and bioimaging applications of nanomaterials.
• Enzyme mimicking nanomaterials.
• Biocompatibility of nanomaterials.
• Biorefinery applications of nanomaterials.
• Other biotechnological and biomedical applications of nanomaterials.

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