1*Assistant Professor, Department of Science and Humanities (Chemistry), Hindusthan Institute of Technology, Coimbatore-641032, India
Email: prabhunmr@gmail.com (Corresponding Author)
2Assistant Professor, Department of Biotechnology, Nehru Arts and Science College, Coimbatore-641105, India
3Associate Professor, Department of Science and Humanities (Chemistry), Hindusthan Institute of Technology, Coimbatore-641032, India
4Associate Professor, Department of Science and Humanities (Chemistry), Hindusthan Institute of Technology, Coimbatore-641032, India
Received: 16th Dec, 2025; Revised: 8th Feb, 2026; Accepted: 12th Feb, 2026; Available Online: 28th Feb, 2026
There is a pressing need for sustainable, renewable carbon feedstocks due to the impending global energy crisis and rising environmental pollution. This work focuses on using the circular bioeconomy to combine frontier nanomaterials with biomass valorization for biofuel and bio-based aromatics. Graphene, metal oxides, and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are just a few examples of nanomaterials that exhibit high catalytic activity, good collector surface area, and simple recycling scissors that result in efficient transesterification, depolymerization, or complete hydrogen reforming. Additionally, furanic intermediates and lignocellulosic biomass provide renewable pathways for the synthesis of aromatic compounds that can replace BTX derived from fossils. This article frequently uses nanotechnology to increase catalytic processes' yield, selectivity, and energy efficiency while lowering waste and CO2 production. These developments are significant steps toward a low-carbon, resource-efficient bio-based economy, despite concerns about cost, toxicity, and scale-up potential. In order to bridge the energy–materials nexus for a sustainable future, the review highlights the significance of nanocatalyst design, lifecycle assessment, and hybrid biorefinery integration.
Keywords: Nanocatalysis; Bio-based Aromatics; Circular Bioeconomy; Green Chemistry; Metal Oxides; MOFs.
How to cite this article: Prabhu V, Ruban P, Sivakumar R, Shoba J. Nanomaterial Driven Catalysis for Sustainable Biofuel and Bio-Based Aromatic Production: Toward a Circular and Carbon Neutral Bioeconomy. Int J Drug Deliv Technol. 2026;16(5s): 613-616; DOI: 10.25258/ijddt.16.5s.78
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Conflict of interest: None