Estb. 1882

University of the Punjab

MMG 645: NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY

THEORY: Biomaterials : 1st generation, 2nd generation , 3rd generation biomaterials: their historical overview and current directions; nanobiotechnology, nanoscience and nanotechnology; top down and bottom up approaches to analyze nanoscopic properties; nanoparticals and nanoscale materials; cellular nano- and microstructures; nanocarbon tubes, abalone shells; nanomanipulation via different types of microminipulators.; nanoprobes and probe array; DNA nanotechnology and DNA-modified surfaces ; applications of nanobiotechnology in living systems.
PRACTICAL: Construction of silver nanoparticals. Construction of Zinc quantum dots. Study of bactericidal activity of nanopartical; Biofilm formation and bioluminous determination. Quorum sensing in biofilms in the presence of nanoparticals
Credit hours/ Marks:- 2+1

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