R.S Krishna - CSIR-Institute of Minerals & Materials Technology, Bhubaneswar
J. Mishra - Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology, Burla, Sambalpur, ۷۶۸۰۱۸, India
A. Adeniji - Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Texas State University, ۶۰۱ University Dr., San Marcos, TX ۷۸۶۶۶, USA
Sh. Das - CSIR-Institute of Minerals & Materials Technology, Bhubaneswar, ۷۵۱۰۱۳, India
S. Mohammed Mustakim - CSIR-Institute of Minerals & Materials Technology, Bhubaneswar, ۷۵۱۰۱۳, India

The field of nanomaterial has greatly advanced in the last decade following a wider range of applications in the fields of electronics, automobiles, construction, and healthcare due to its extraordinary and ever-evolving properties. Synthesis of the nanomaterial plays a crucial role in redefining the current engineering and science field. At the same time, procuring an environment-friendly end product through eco-friendly solutions and sustainable processes is the key to many global problems. Green synthesis of nanomaterials like graphene and its derivatives involves mild reaction conditions and nontoxic precursors because it is simple, cost-effective, relatively reproducible, and often results in more stable materials. This paper primarily focuses on the green synthesis of graphene and its derivatives (graphene oxide & reduced graphene oxide) and geopolymers; a green technology for preparing graphene reinforced geopolymer composites. Various methods used globally for green synthesis of graphene and geopolymer are briefly discussed and this paper tries to integrate these two areas for a green end product. Possible applications of these green composites are also discussed to provide insights on the current growth and developments.

environment, synthesis, composite, graphene, geopolymer, nanomaterial