"Nano-Biotechnology: Fundamentals and Applications" explores the convergence of nanotechnology and biological sciences, highlighting how nanoscale materials can be designed and utilized across different scientific domains. The book introduces the basic principles and techniques of nanomaterial synthesis, their characterization methodologies, functional properties, and applications in a clear and concise manner. The interaction of nanoparticles with biological system is discussed to help readers understand their biological behaviour. The book further elaborates on diverse applications of nano-biotechnology in areas, such as biomedical, biosensing, and therapeutic interventions. Applications in agriculture, environmental monitoring, and industrial biotechnology are also outlined to demonstrate the broader impact of nanotechnology. This book is highly useful for academicians and faculty members as a teaching and reference resource for courses related to nanobiotechnology, biotechnology, and life sciences. It is equally beneficial for graduate-level students preparing for competitive examinations, such as CSIR-UGC NET (Life Sciences), GATE (Biotechnology and Life Sciences), ICAR-NET, DBT- BET, and other national-level entrance and eligibility tests. The systematic coverage of fundamental concepts, applications, and regulatory aspects makes the book an effective study aid for both academic learning and competitive exam preparation.
Dr. Abhishek Kumar is working as an Assistant Professor cum-Junior Scientist at the Department of Molecular Biology and Genetic Engineering, Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour. He pursued his graduation from the University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad, Karnataka, Master’s in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology from Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar, Uttarakhand and Ph.D. from Homi Baha National Institute Mumbai (Department of Atomic Energy). His field of interests are Molecular Biology and Nano-Biotechnology.
Dr. Kumari Shashi Bala is an Assistant Professor-cum-Junior Scientist in Department of Molecular Biology and Genetic Engineering, Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour, Bhagalpur (Bihar). She acquired her M.Sc. (Biotechnology) degree from Periyar University, Salem, Tamil Nadu and Ph.D. in Biotechnology from Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi (Jharkhand). Her field of interests are Industrial Microbiology, Molecular Biology, nanotechnology and Food Biotechnology.
Dr. Sonalika is working as an Assistant Professor -cum- Junior Scientist at Division of Microbial and Environmental Biotechnology, College of Agricultural Biotechnology under the aegis of Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour, Bhagalpur. She obtained her M. Sc. in Environmental Science and Management from Patna University and Ph.D. degree in Environmental Science and Engineering from IIT (ISM), Dhanbad. Her research interest areas are Water and Wastewater Treatment, Agricultural Waste Management, Material Synthesis, and Energy Storage devices.
Dr. Ranjana Kumari is currently serving as an Assistant Professor-cum-Junior Scientist in the Division of Microbial and Environmental Biotechnology at the College of Agricultural Biotechnology, Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour. She holds M.Tech. degree in Biotechnology from the Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati; and Ph.D. in Biotechnology from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur. Her research interests primarily focus on Microbial and Molecular Biotechnology.
1. Introduction to Nanotechnology..............................................................1
2. Important Terminology used in Nanotechnology.....................................9
3. Nano-Bio Interface.................................................................................15
4. Biological-Based Nano-Systems............................................................25
5. Molecular Motors...................................................................................35
6. Nanosensors and Other Devices.............................................................43
7. Self-assembly of Molecules for Nanotechnology Applications.............49
8. Biomimetics...........................................................................................55
9. Biotemplating.........................................................................................63
10. De Novo Design Nanostructures and Materials.....................................67
11. DNA-Nanotechnology...........................................................................79
12. Nanomanipulations................................................................................85
13. Materials Design Synthesis and Their Applications..............................89
References............................................................................................115
Appendices...........................................................................................119
