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Abstract_Charles Oluwaseun Adetunji

The global population has been forecasted to increase drastically to 9 billion in the year 2050, therefore, there is a clarion call to all scientists and relevant stakeholders to come up with innovative solutions that could help in meeting the unlimited need of the ever increasing population as well as help in achieving sustainable goals. Interestingly, the rapid advancement of nanotechnology has introduced a transformative paradigm in sustainable development, with biogenic nanomaterials at the forefront of this evolution. Majority of these are derived from natural sources such as plants, fungi, and microorganisms while these materials offer a myriad of applications that could address critical challenges in environmental management, healthcare, industry, and agriculture. Therefore, this invited talk intends to provide recent development from the application of biogenic nanomaterial in resolving different challenges from Environment, Agriculture, Health sector and in the Industry. Biogenic nanomaterials play pivotal role in restoration of heavily polluted environmental through their exceptional capabilities in air and soil bioremediation. Their inherent high surface area and reactivity enable efficient degradation of pollutants, including toxic heavy metals and organic contaminants. This innovative approach not only facilitates the cleanup of polluted environments but also aligns with the principles of the circular economy by promoting sustainable waste management and resource recovery. The application of biogenic nanomaterials in environmental remediation underscores their role in advancing ecological sustainability. In healthcare, biogenic nanomaterials are revolutionizing therapeutic interventions with their applications in controlled drug delivery and regenerative medicine. The ability of these nanomaterials to be engineered for precise targeting enhances the efficacy of treatments while minimizing adverse effects. Their use in developing biocompatible scaffolds and implants for bone and tissue regeneration represents a significant advancement in regenerative medicine.  The industrial sector benefits from the incorporation of biogenic nanomaterials in the development of novel materials and advanced processing techniques. Moreover, emphasis on sustainable industrial practices highlights the potential of biogenic nanomaterials to produce eco-friendly and high-quality products. In agriculture, biogenic nanomaterials offer innovative solutions for enhancing soil health, precision agriculture, and the controlled release of agrochemicals. Their application improves soil nutrient availability, supports targeted delivery of fertilizers and pesticides, and contributes to increased crop yields with reduced environmental impact. Therefore, the sector advances towards achieving food security and promoting sustainable farming practices by integrating biogenic nanomaterials into agricultural practices. On the whole, this scientific talk will elaborate more on next generation nanomaterials   that are biogenic in nature and the prominent role they play in diverse sectors which represents a pivotal advancement in sustainable solutions. This might be linked to their unique properties which enable them to perform numerous significant innovations that could address environmental, medical, industrial, and agricultural challenges, thereby, paving the way for a more sustainable and resilient future. This scientific talk will provide more information on translation research aspects of these biogenic materials and diverse transformative potential of these biogenic nanomaterials and the role they play in contributing to the advancement of sustainable development across multiple domains.