Eggshell waste belongs to the most abundant natural waste in nature and is created in huge amounts by everyday consumption of eggs. The majority of this material is being discarded, despite the fact that it has multidisciplinary applications. In this review, the possibility of utilizing the method of ball milling to further broaden the application potential of this material is discussed. The particular application fields include the formation of nanophases, bioceramics synthesis, formation of composites and preparation of material with increased sorption ability. In addition, some other specific applications, like the utilization of ball-milled eggshell as a drug delivery agent, or for the formation of antibacterially active species, are also mentioned. The review provides a critical mechanochemical insight into this topic and aims to emphasize the green and sustainable way of utilizing eggshell waste by environmentally friendly method.

蛋壳废物是自然界中最丰富的自然废物，每天食用鸡蛋会产生大量废物。尽管该材料具有多学科应用，但大部分仍被丢弃。在这篇综述中，讨论了利用球磨法进一步拓宽这种材料的应用潜力的可能性。具体的应用领域包括纳米相的形成，生物陶瓷合成，复合物的形成以及具有增加的吸附能力的材料的制备。另外，还提到了一些其他特定的应用，例如利用球磨的蛋壳作为药物输送剂，或用于形成抗菌活性物质。