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Nanobiotechnology
The objectives of this course are to sensitize students about various types of nanomaterials and their applications. The students will apply the nano structures for various purposes and design strategies for better applications.
CO97B: Analyze various types of nanomaterials and their applications, explain the synthesis and characterization of nanomaterials
CO98B: Design nano films and their characterization
CO99B: Apply the nano structures for various purposes and design strategies for better applications
CO100B: Develop nanobiocatalysts and nanoscaffolds for production of drug and their intermediates
CO101B: Identify toxicity of nanoparticles and devise methods to detect toxicity of nanoparticles
CO102B: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction
Introduction to Nanobiotechnology; Concepts, historical perspective; Different formats of nanomaterials and applications with example for specific cases; Cellular Nanostructures; Nanopores; Biomolecular motors; Bio-inspired Nanostructures, Synthesis and characterization of different nanomaterials.
Thin films; Colloidal nanostructures; Self Assembly, Nanovesicles; Nanospheres; Nanocapsules and their characterisation.
Nanoparticles for drug delivery, concepts, optimization of nanoparticle properties for suitability of administration through various routes of delivery, advantages, strategies for cellular internalization and long circulation, strategies for enhanced permeation through various anatomical barriers.
Nanoparticles for diagnostics and imaging (theranostics); concepts of smart stimuli responsive nanoparticles, implications in cancer therapy, nanodevices for biosensor development.
Nanomaterials for catalysis, development and characterization of nanobiocatalysts, application of nanoscaffolds in sythesis, applications of nanobiocatalysis in the production of drugs and drug intermediates.
Introduction to Safety of nanomaterials, Basics of nanotoxicity, Models and assays for Nanotoxicity assessment; Fate of nanomaterials in different stratas of environment; Ecotoxicity models and assays; Life Cycle Assessment, containment.
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- Neelina H. Malsch (2005), Biomedical Nanotechnology, CRC Press
- Greg T. Hermanson, (2013); Bioconjugate Techniques, (3rd Edition); Elsevier
- Recent review papers in the area of Nanomedicine.
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- The Chemistry of Nanomaterials: Synthesis, Properties and Applications, C.N.R. Rao, A. Muller, A. K. Cheetham (Eds), Wiley-VCH Verlag (2004)
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- Synthesis and Processing Techniques Naveen Kumar Jagadapura Ram egowda, Shareefraza J. Ukkund, Prasad Puthiyillam LAP Lambert Academic Publishing. ISBN: 978-6139-81532-6 First Edition, 2018.
