NT4004 Nanotechnology in Agriculture and Food Industry Syllabus:
NT4004 Nanotechnology in Agriculture and Food Industry Syllabus – Anna University PG Syllabus Regulation 2021
OBJECTIVES:
To study the basic interaction of different molecules which are helpful in both food and agricultural activities
To understand the importance of nanomaterials and devices in precision farming, advanced materials used in agriculture and food industries.
UNIT I NANOTECHNOLOGY IN CROP PRODUCTION
Fertilizer – types and mode of action; Nanofertilizer – nanourea and mixed fertlizers; Nanomaterials as soil conditioners – zeolites, nanoclays, superabsorbent polymers, nanocomposites; Nanoemulsion based antitranspirants; Nanosensors for monitoring soil moisture; Effect of nanoparticles in seed – carbon based, TiO2, aluminium, silver, copper, ZnO nanoparticles; Smart delivery systems for nanofertilizer release
UNIT II NANOTECHNOLOGY IN PEST MANAGEMENT
Introduction to pest management; nanomaterials for pest management; Nanoherbicide, nanopesticide and nanofungicide- its application, mode of action and evaluation; nanoparticles and mesoporous nano materials for smart delivery; Nanosensors for pest management; Assessment of efficacy and safety on nontarget organisms
UNIT III NANOTECHNOLOGY IN FOOD PROCESSING
Introduction and scope; Nanobased smart delivery system for nutraceuticals and its release mechanism; Nano cochleates – formulation methods and mechanism of release; Nanoclusters; Nanolaminates- properties, preparation and application; Nanoemulsions – preparation and application; Nanoencapsulation technology- materials used, principle, release mechanism and advantages
UNIT IV NANOTECHNOLOGY IN FOOD PACKAGING
Nanocomposites; Nanostructured layers; Nanomaterials for food preservation; Nanopackaging for enhanced shelf life; Nanotechnology in intelligent packaging; Nanosensors for food safety monitoring.
UNIT V IMPACTS OF NANOAPPLICATION
Nanoparticles – mode of action, bioaccumulation and its interaction with biological systems; Fate of nanoparticles in the environment; Health hazards of nanomaterials in the workplace; Nanoethics, safe handling and precautionary protocol.
TOTAL : 45 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOMES:
CO1: Student will learn the basic interaction of different molecules which are helpful in both food and agricultural activities
CO2: Understand the importance of nanomaterials and devices in precision farming
CO3: Students will understand the importance of advanced materials used in agriculture and food industries
REFERENCES:
1. C.R.Chinnamuthu, B. Chandrasekaran C. Ramasamy- Nanotechnology Applications in Agriculture, 2008.
2. S.Choudary, Applied Nanotechnology in Agriculture. Arise Publications.ISBN:978-93-80162- 54-6, 2011
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4. Günter Oberdörster, Eva Oberdörster, Jan Oberdörster. 2005. NANOTOXICOLOGY: An Emerging Discipline Evolving from Studies of Ultrafine Particles Environ Health Perspect. July; 113(7): 823–839
5. Nancy A.Monteiro-Reviere and C.Lang Tran, Nanotoxicology-Charachterization, Dosing and Health Effects.Informa HealthCare, New York. 434p. 2009.
6. Monique A. V. Axelos (Editor), Marcel Van de Voorde (Editor), Nanotechnology in Agriculture and Food Science; ISBN: 978-3-527-69773-1; March 2017; 450p