Course Details
Subject {L-T-P / C} : BM6133 : Nanotechnology in Medical Applications { 3-0-0 / 3}
Subject Nature : Theory
Coordinator : Prof. Subhankar Paul
Syllabus
What is nanotechnology, examples of nanostructures, nanodefinitions, nanoscale, unique properties of nanoscale matrices, Nanoparticles - quantum dots, metal nanoparticles, magnetic nanoparticles, conjugation, fabrication, advantages and issues, Nanofibers – electrospin fibers, self-assemble fibers, conjugation, fabrication, advantages and issues. Carbon nanotubes, Nanoporous materials – phase separation, hydro gels, Biomedical Applications – drug delivery, tissue regeneration, cancer detection, imaging and diagnostics, outlook for future.
Course Objectives
- To learn about the synthesis, characterization, design and the application of nanomaterials in various areas of medical science and technology
- To describe the various types of nanomaterials used in biomedical applications.
- To appraise the unique elements of nanostructured materials for biomedical applications
- To understand the design aspects of various equipment employed in capturing medical signaling.
Course Outcomes
1. Students will be able to learn about the nanoscale dimension of various material structures and their characters. <br />2. Students will be capable of applying nanotechnology in various areas of medical science and technology to develop therapeutic solutions. <br />3. Students will be capable of applying knowledge in novel nanostructured materials for biomedical applications. <br />4. Students will be able to apply knowledge in designing instruments measuring nano-level signals.
Essential Reading
- C.N.R. Rao, A. Muller, A.K. Chatham, The Chemistry of Nanoparticles (Synthesis, Properties and Applications), WILEY-VCH
- Challa Kumar, Nanomaterials for Medical Diagnosis and Therapy, WILEY-VCH
Supplementary Reading
- William A. Goddard III, Donald W Brenner, Sergey E. Lyshevski, Gerald J. Iafrate, Handbook of Nanoscience, Engineering, and Technology, CRC Press Taylor and Francis Group
- C.N.R. Rao, A. Muller, A.K. Chatham, The Chemistry of Nanoparticles (Synthesis, Properties and Applications), WILEY-VCH