ABSTRACT
Carbon-based nanomaterials are the most valuable materials used in the modern field due to its high potential of application in almost all areas of living. Increase in crisis for energy and environmental degradation are the foremost challenges of using nanotechnology for sustainable development. Here lies the importance of green nanotechnology, which focuses on the use of green natural precursors for the development of eco-friendly processes and products. In this scenario, researchers have started the use of renewable, inexpensive, and abundant carbon-based nanomaterials for sustainable development. Even though there are enormous applications of carbon-based nanomaterials in various fields, this chapter proceeds with the applications of green synthesized nanomaterials for future perspectives. The major applications of carbon-based nanomaterials outlined involve prevention of environmental degradation, improvement of public health, energy efficiency, optimization, and industrial development. Green synthesized carbon nanomaterials such as carbon dots, carbon nanotubes (CNTs), graphene, fullerenes, and nanodiamonds are given special attention due to their excellent and efficient properties. This chapter provides the reader the current progress, highlighting the application in environment 136and energy-related fields of the carbon-based nanomaterials synthesized using green protocol.
