PB4001 Nanobiotechnology Syllabus:

PB4001 Nanobiotechnology Syllabus – Anna University PG Syllabus Regulation 2021

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

The course aims to
 provide fundamental concepts in nanomaterials and their use with biocomponents to synthesize and address larger systems.
 provides perspective for students who are interested in nanoscale physical and biological systems and their applications in medicine.

UNIT I INTRODUCTION TO NANOSTRUCTURES

Carbon Nanotubes (CNT), Fullerenes (C60, C300) Nano Peapods Quantum Dots and Semiconductor Nanoparticles, Metal-based Nanostructures (Iron Oxide Nanoparticles), Nanowires, Polymer-based Nanostructures (Dendrimers), Gold Nanostructures:(Nanorods, Nanocages, Nano shells)

UNIT II PROTEIN-BASED NANOSTRUCTURES

Nanomotors: Bacterial (E. coli) and Mammalian (Myosin family), Nano biosensors: Science of Self-assembly – from Natural to Artificial Structures (Biological Nanomotors – Biologically Inspired Hybrid Nanodevices) .Engineered Nanopores.

UNIT III NANOSTRUCTURES FOR ANALYTICS

Nanoparticles for Electrochemical Bioassays – Luminescent Semiconductor Quantum Dots in Biology – Nanoscale Localized Surface Plasmon Resonance Biosensors – Cantilever Array Sensors for Bioanalysis and Diagnostics – Bio nanoarrays

UNIT IV 3-D BIO -PRINTING (THREE-DIMENSIONAL BIO-PRINTING)

Introduction – History, principle and its components, Classification of 3D bio-printing techniques – Extrusion-based bio-printing, Droplet-based bio-printing, Laser-based bioprinting, Design Requirements for 3D Bio-printing- Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Computed Tomography, Computer-Aided Design Based Systems, 3D modelling software, Bio inks for 3D bio-printing – Applications of 3D Bio-printing and future trends.

UNIT V NANOMEDICINE AND NANOSENSING

Promising nanobiotechnologies for applications in medicine – Liposomes in nanomedicine – Therapeutic applications of nanomedicine – Nano- Sized carriers for drug delivery and drug carrier systems – Protein and peptide nanoparticles, DNA based nanoparticles, Lipid matrix nanoparticles for drug delivery – Design and development of bionanosensors using DNA, enzymes – Nanobiosensors for imaging and diagnosis.

TOTAL: 45 PERIODS

COURSE OUTCOMES:

1. understand varied nanostructures
2. understand protein-based nanostructures
3. explore the nanotechnology for bioanalysis and diagnostics
4. understanding of most recent advances in Nanobiotechnology with novel Techniques.
5. know nano-based drug delivery and nanomedicine
6. explain the interaction between biomolecules and nanoparticle surface and its applications

REFERENCES:

1. Nanobiotechnology: Concepts, Applications and Perspectives, Christ of M. Niemeyer (Editor), Chad A. Mirkin (Editor) , Wiley-VCH; 1 edition, 2004.
2. Nanobiotechnology II More Concepts and Applications Edited by Chad A. Mirkin and Christof M. Niemeyer. Wiley-VCH; 1 edition, 2007.
3. Nano Biotechnology: Bio Inspired Devices and Materials of the Future by Oded Shoseyovand Ilan Levy, Humana Press; 1 edition 2007.
4. 3D Bio-printing -Fundamentals, Principles and Applications, Ibrahim T. Ozbolat, Academic Press, (2016).
5. 3D Bio-printing in Regenerative Engineering, Principles and Applications, Ali Khademhosseini, Gulden Camci-Unal, 1st edition, CRC press, (2018).
6. Bio-Nanotechnology Concepts and applications. Madhuri Sharon, Maheshwar Sharon, Sunil Pandey and Goldie Oza, Ane Books Pvt Ltd, 1 edition 2012