Nanomaterials Assessment Tool (NAT): A novel open-access framework for performance and sustainability evaluation
5 affiliations
- 1Pharmaceutical Analytical Chemistry Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Suez Canal University, Ismailia, Egypt
- 2Pharmaceutical Analytical Chemistry Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt
- 3Analytical and Food Chemistry Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ebla Private University, Idlib, Syria
- 4Informatics and Communications Department, Faculty of Engineering, Ebla Private University, Idlib, Syria
- 5Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah 21955, Saudi Arabia
Abstract
• NAT: first open-access tool for nanomaterial performance & greenness • Dual framework assessing sustainability and analytical performance • 16-criteria scoring system with transparent 0–100 evaluation • Applicable to nanoparticles, nanozymes, MOFs, and nanocomposites • Freely accessible software for standardized nanomaterial assessment Nanotechnology is the field of science that has achieved remarkable advances over the past few decades, enabling significant developments in biomedical, chemical, and environmental applications. The rapid expansion of nanomaterial research has led to the synthesis of a wide variety of nanoparticles and nanostructured materials with exceptional functional properties. However, alongside performance optimization, increasing attention is being directed toward the sustainability, environmental impact, and greenness of nanomaterial synthesis routes. Despite this growing concern, a standardized and user-friendly tool for simultaneously evaluating nanomaterial performance and green synthesis conditions is still lacking. In this work, we introduce the Nanomaterials Assessment Tool (NAT), a novel, open-access software, available at https://nattool.az3093.info/NanoTool , It is designed to systematically assess nanomaterials based on both their functional performance and the extent of greenness in their synthesis processes. NAT evaluates four main aspects: the nature of materials and reagents used, the sustainability of synthesis conditions, the properties of the synthesized nanomaterial, and its applicability. The tool consists of sixteen carefully designed evaluation questions with a quantitative scoring system with a maximum total score of 100 supported by visual illustrations. By providing a standardized assessment framework, NAT aims to encourage researchers to adopt green precursors, optimize eco-friendly synthesis strategies, and minimize environmental impact without compromising material performance. The tool is applicable to a wide range of nanomaterials, including metallic nanoparticles, carbon-based nanomaterials, nanozymes, metal–organic frameworks, and nanocomposites.
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BibTeX
@article{elattar2026nanomaterials,
title = {{Nanomaterials Assessment Tool (NAT): A novel open-access framework for performance and sustainability evaluation}},
author = {Rehab H. Elattar and Reem Hasan Obaydo and Samir Khanji and Anmar Anwar Khan and Bodour S. Rajab and Samar H. Elagamy},
journal = {Green Analytical Chemistry},
year = {2026},
month = may,
doi = {10.1016/j.greeac.2026.100355},
url = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.greeac.2026.100355},
note = {CC BY-NC-ND},
}
RIS
TY - JOUR
TI - Nanomaterials Assessment Tool (NAT): A novel open-access framework for performance and sustainability evaluation
AU - Rehab H. Elattar
AU - Reem Hasan Obaydo
AU - Samir Khanji
AU - Anmar Anwar Khan
AU - Bodour S. Rajab
AU - Samar H. Elagamy
PY - 2026
DA - 2026/05/14
JO - Green Analytical Chemistry
DO - 10.1016/j.greeac.2026.100355
UR - https://doi.org/10.1016/j.greeac.2026.100355
AB - • NAT: first open-access tool for nanomaterial performance & greenness • Dual framework assessing sustainability and analytical performance • 16-criteria scoring system with transparent 0–100 evaluation • Applicable to nanoparticles, nanozymes, MOFs, and nanocomposites • Freely accessible software for standardized nanomaterial assessment Nanotechnology is the field of science that has achieved remarkable advances over the past few decades, enabling significant developments in biomedical, chemical, and environmental applications. The rapid expansion of nanomaterial research has led to the synthesis of a wide variety of nanoparticles and nanostructured materials with exceptional functional properties. However, alongside performance optimization, increasing attention is being directed toward the sustainability, environmental impact, and greenness of nanomaterial synthesis routes. Despite this growing concern, a standardized and user-friendly tool for simultaneously evaluating nanomaterial performance and green synthesis conditions is still lacking. In this work, we introduce the Nanomaterials Assessment Tool (NAT), a novel, open-access software, available at https://nattool.az3093.info/NanoTool , It is designed to systematically assess nanomaterials based on both their functional performance and the extent of greenness in their synthesis processes. NAT evaluates four main aspects: the nature of materials and reagents used, the sustainability of synthesis conditions, the properties of the synthesized nanomaterial, and its applicability. The tool consists of sixteen carefully designed evaluation questions with a quantitative scoring system with a maximum total score of 100 supported by visual illustrations. By providing a standardized assessment framework, NAT aims to encourage researchers to adopt green precursors, optimize eco-friendly synthesis strategies, and minimize environmental impact without compromising material performance. The tool is applicable to a wide range of nanomaterials, including metallic nanoparticles, carbon-based nanomaterials, nanozymes, metal–organic frameworks, and nanocomposites.
SN - 2772-5774
ER -