Syllabus
|
Course Code: IN-BTY -707 Course Name: Nanotechnology |
||
| MODULE NO / UNIT | COURSE SYLLABUS CONTENTS OF MODULE | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Bio-Nanotechnology: The world of small dimensions (Nanoworld), history, scientific revolutions and current practice; dimensionality and size dependent phenomena, properties at nanoscale, Nanomaterials synthesis techniques. Nanoparticles: classification & types: classification based on dimensionality, (synthesis, properties and applications of Fullerens, Carbon nanotube, Metal nanoparticles, Quantum dots, Dendrimers, Multilayer Thin Film: Polyelectrolyte multilayers, coated colloids, smart capsules Biological nanomaterials, bioactive nanoparticles (respiratory surfactants, magnetic nanoparticles) Visualization & Characterization techniques for nanoparticles: Electron microscopy: FESEM, HRTEM, Scanning probe microscopy: AFM, STM, Diffraction techniques (XRD), UV-Vis & FTIR, light scattering |
|
| 2 | Biomolecules and nanotechnology: Biomolecular Structure and Stability, Protein Folding, Self assembly, self-organization, molecular recognition, Flexibility, Information-Driven Nano-assembly, Energetics, Chemical Transformation, Biomolecular Motors, Traffic Across Membranes, Machine-Phase Bio-nanotechnology Nanobiotechnology applications: Nanoparticles for drug delivery (including biopolymeric), Tissue engineering, Nanoengineered biosensors, Nanoengineered biosensors, Fiber Optic, Nano-sensors in medical care, Semiconductor and Metal Nanoparticles, bio-imaging, cancer nanotechnology, Nanobiotechnology Challenges: Nanotoxicology challenges, Impact of nanotechnology on society and industry |
|
