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Biosynthesis of Silver Nanoparticles using Aqueous Extract of Chaetomorpha media (C.Ag.) Kuetzing
Abstract: Chaetomorpha media (C.Ag.) Kuetzing is common green seaweed belongs to the family Chlorophyceae. The aqueous extract of Chaetomorpha media was used for the biosynthesis of Silver Nanoparticles. The Silver Nanoparticles were formed due to the reduction of silver nitrate to aqueous silver ions in the presence of seaweed extract. Silver nanoparticles exhibited dark brown colour in aqueous solution. The synthesized silver Nanoparticles were characterized by UV-Visible Spectrophotometer, Fourier Transform Infrared …
Published in International journal of Nanobiotechnology · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 12–18 Read article
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Formulation and Characterization of Polyhydroxyalkanoates Copolymer Nanoparticles for Controlled Drug Release
Abstract: The present study was focused on the formulation of polyhydroxyalkanoates copolymer nanoparticles (PHANPs) for in vitro controlled release of the drugs, viz. levofloxacin and amoxicillin. The PHANPs were synthesized by a triple emulsion method and conjugated with amoxicillin and levofloxacin to improve its remedial bioavailability. The PHANPs and drug conjugatedPHANPs were analysed using Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy and X-Ray Diffraction (XRD). The cell viability % …
Published in International journal of Nanobiotechnology · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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Organic Food Products: A Way towards Healthy Life
Abstract: Expanding interest for organic food and rising wellbeing cognizance among the individuals in the present situation drove the analyst to learn about the conduct of customer towards the organic items, its price, consciousness of buyers towards organic items and so forth in a progressively escalated manner.Farmers are not allowed to use synthetic pesticides,oil-based fertilizers and other harmful chemicals.Organic food advances a parity of human, other living beings and the nature …
Published in International journal of Nanobiotechnology · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 56–61 Read article
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A Review on Nanotoxicology
Abstract: Nanotoxicology shows a novel and extended area for research in toxicology. It deals with the study and application of the toxicity of Nanomaterials. In nanotoxicological studies, nanomaterials such as gold and silver elements becomes highly active and hence, it is important to know to what extent their properties can pose threat to environment and living beings as well. Nanoparticles play a remarkable rule in toxicity, which is important for toxicologists …
Published in International journal of Nanobiotechnology · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Experiments to Record the Capillary Flow of Dyed Waterin SU-8 based Glass Microfluidic Devicestowards the Fluidic Phenomena
Abstract: In this experimental work, a set of three individual leakage-free SU-8 based glass microfluidic devices are fabricated by maskless lithography and proper indirect bonding technique. Dyed water(50% distilled water, 50% red dye) is prepared and used as working liquid. The microfluidic leakage is experimentally demonstrated in other set of two leaky microfluidic devices due to improper indirect bonding technique. The effect of surface-to-volume ratio on surface-driven capillary flow of dyed …
Published in International journal of Nanobiotechnology · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 13–19 Read article
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A Review on Applications of Bionanotechnology in Nanomedicine: A Theoretical Analysis of Drug Delivery System
Abstract: Nanotechnology is one of the most recent innovative disciplines in engineering with substantial benefits especially in nanomedicine. It holds a great potential with its application to create materials and devices within the range of the “nano” metric system. The creation of these vast materials can be applicable in diverse fields of science such as biology bionanotechnology, nanoelectronics, and nanomedicine. This field seeks to combine both engineering and medicine to solve …
Published in International journal of Nanobiotechnology · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 20–27 Read article
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Role of Nanotechnology in Homoeopathy
Abstract: The word Homoeopathy is derived from the Greek words ‘hómoios’ meaning similar and ‘páthos’ means suffering. Recently the development been done by several researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)-Bombay, and have discovered that nanotechnology is the very basis of homoeopathic treatments. There were several study been done in order to find a relation between Homoeopathy and Nanotechnology and according to IIT scientists the homeopathic medicines work on the …
Published in International journal of Nanobiotechnology · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 28–35 Read article
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Application of Nanotechnology in Food Industry
Abstract: Nanotechnology has the potential of application in the food industry and processing as new tools for pathogen detection, disease treatment delivery systems, food packaging, and delivery of bioactive compounds to target sites.This review is based on the applications of food industry using nanotechnology. The basic categories of nanotechnology applications in the evolution of food Industry includes:Integration of active componentsand improvement of plastic material for packaging of food that conveys useful …
Published in International journal of Nanobiotechnology · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 6–12 Read article
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A “Blank” Cell: Stem Cell
Abstract: A whole new branch of medicine was formed after the discovery of stem cells known as “Regenerative medicine”. Stem cells, the unspecialized cells which can be developed into useful or specialized cells help to form the diverse human tissues in the body. They can reintroduce themselves via mitotic cell division and distinguish itself in the varied range of unspecialized cell types. According to the latest research, 68% of Americans support …
Published in International journal of Nanobiotechnology · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Nanotechnology Based Drug Delivery System for Cancer Therapy
Abstract: Nanotechnology has the potential to revolutionize cancer diagnosis and therapy. Advances in protein engineering and material science have contributed to novel nanoscale targeting approaches that may bring new hope to cancer patients. Several therapeutic nanocarriers have been approved for clinical use. However, to date, there are only a few clinically approved nanocarriers that incorporate molecules to selectively bind and target cancer cells. This review examines some of the approved formulations …
Published in International journal of Nanobiotechnology · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 8–36 Read article
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Nanocomposite Sensors in Different Areas
Abstract: Nanotechnology is study of matter on atomic and molecular scale. Localized surface plasmon resonance excitations are used for important sensing and spectroscopic applications. Ultrahigh-sensitivity pressure and vibration sensor are based on concept of using variable ultracapacitor consisted of two electrodes containing as grown carbon nano-tubes of length of 20 m. Vibrating grapheme sheets attached with nanoparticles with in magnetic field are used for mass-nanosensor applications. Nanosized ferroelectric sensors have differences …
Published in International journal of Nanobiotechnology · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 37–47 Read article
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Nanocomposite Based Sensors and Its Potential in Modern Sectors
Abstract: Flexible nanocomposite sensors are made of two or more phases. Flexibility of polymer and low equip-distribution of nano-particulates or nano-safety are desirable requirements to use full potential. Carbon nanotubes have interesting electrical properties to produce in different configurations. These are used in temperature sensors, linear polarizers, opto-electronic and chemi-resistor devices as well as in medical electronics, packaging, automotive, solar energy fields and coatings
Published in International journal of Nanobiotechnology · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 14–18 Read article
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Polymer Composites Based Modern Sensors for Various Applications
Abstract: Sensors tradition configured to miniaturization without shape rigidity. Sensors are fabricated by flexible organic substrate embedded with two dimensional composite inorganic particulates of nano-metric dimensions or three-dimensional electro-spin filaments. Thermal degeneration and demagnetizing effects have favored 3d composites or filamentous designs than 2d composites. These sensors have wide usage in medical electronics, aerospace engineering, textile engineering, etc. Basis of techniques are same as in cloth or paper printing. These are …
Published in International journal of Nanobiotechnology · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 32–36 Read article
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Nanoscience and Nanotechnology: A Review
Abstract: The field of nanotechnology has been recently blooming as the most economically and commercially feasible technology in the arena of science, medicine, research etc. The advent of nanomaterials like fullerenes, nanoparticles, nano powders, nanotubes, nanowires, nanorods, nano-fibers, quantum dots, nano sensors, nano robots and nano bubbles has wider range of applications in the field of medicine, research, cosmetic products, healthcare, electronics, photonics, biotechnology, engineering products, pharmaceuticals, drug delivery, and agriculture. …
Published in International journal of Nanobiotechnology · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 19–31 Read article
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Consumers Behavior Towards Organic Food Products (Fruits and Vegetables) in Panchkula City
Abstract: Organic is a production system that sustains the health of soils, ecosystem and people. It relies on ecological processes rather than use of inputs with adverse effects. Organic agriculture is a blend of tradition, science, and innovation. Organic farming brings agriculture processes and nature together. There is a great need to develop Organic production in India and this can be possible with an efficient marketing system. This paper is designed …
Published in International journal of Nanobiotechnology · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 1–13 Read article
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Bio synthesis and characterization of Gold Nanoparticles
Abstract: Colloidal Gold has attained much attention in global nanotechnology market due to valuable application in biomedical, electronics and other field as well as are being widely used as Antimicrobial agents. In this research work Gold nanoparticle suspension has been synthesized by bio synthesis method using bamboo leaves and formation of colloidal gold has been confirmed by different characterization techniques UV visible spectroscopy, FTIR and DLS. Keywords: Nanotechnology, gold Nanoparticle UV …
Published in International journal of Nanobiotechnology · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 15–20 Read article
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Facile Fabrication of Durable Superhydrophobic Coatings on SS 304 for biomedical applications
Abstract: A simple and effective method to fabricate durable superhydrophobic coatings by combining shot-blasting and depositing sol-gel nanocomposite coatings on stainless steel SS 304 substrates has been investigated. Shot-blasting was used for two purposes; 1) as a method of physical modification for creating microscale roughness on the substrate and 2) for improving the adhesion of the nanocomposite coatings deposited thereafter. Organic-inorganic hybrid hydrophobic silica sol was synthesized where silica nanoparticles were …
Published in International journal of Nanobiotechnology · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 21–34 Read article
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Synthesis and characterization of Calcium Alginate Nanoparticle for Drug Delivery Application
Abstract: The polymeric nanoparticles (PNPs) are prepared from biocompatible and biodegradable polymers such as chitosan, gelatin, sodium alginate and albumin in size between 10-1000 nm where the drug is dissolved, entrapped, encapsulated or attached to a nanoparticle matrix. Their nanometer-size promotes effective permeation through cell membranes and stability in the blood stream. These smart PNPs are widely used as carriers in the pharmaceutical sector for controlled release in drug delivery. In …
Published in International journal of Nanobiotechnology · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 35–41 Read article
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Nanomedical applications of Chitosan – A brief overview
Abstract: Chitin and chitosan are versatile biopolymers that can be subjected to several structural changes by altering them chemically and mechanically to develop desirable properties, functions and applications. Chitin and chitosan have remarkable potential for nanomedical applications because of their significant properties such as biocompatibility, biodegradability and non-toxicity. These biopolymers have the ability to be easily processed in the form of gels, sponges, membranes, beads and scaffolds. This review deals with …
Published in International journal of Nanobiotechnology · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 8–14 Read article
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Advancement in Nanodiagnostic for Plant Pathogen Detection
Abstract: Nanotechnology refers to a nanoscale innovation, which has promising applications in everyday life. The word nanotechnology is generally used when referring to materials with the size of 0.1 to 100 nanometers. Nanotechnology is a multi-displinary science involving knowledge fro biology, chemistry, physics and other disciplines. The nanoparticles have small size, large surface area and high reactivity. These properties of nanoparticles revolutionized the agriculture researches. Rapid disease detection, targeted treatments, enhancing …
Published in International journal of Nanobiotechnology · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 1–7 Read article