Nanobiosensors use biological elements on the nanoscale to detect target analytes. They incorporate a biological recognition element connected to a transducer that converts the biological interaction into an electrical or optical signal. Common recognition elements include antibodies, DNA, enzymes and whole cells. Transduction methods include electrical techniques like field effect transistors and electrochemical methods, as well as optical techniques like fluorescence and surface plasmon resonance. Nanowire and magnetic nanoparticle-based sensors are examples explored in the document. Potential applications include disease diagnosis, environmental monitoring and point-of-care testing.
Saurav Saha from the Centre for Biotechnology and Molecular Biology proposes developing a biosensor for virus detection using gold nanorods. The document outlines the components and working principle of biosensors, including how an analyte interacts with the biological component and transducer to create an electronic signal. It then describes synthesizing gold nanorods, forming a self-assembled monolayer on a glass substrate, and conjugating antibodies to functionalize the surface for antigen detection and characterization. The goal is to create a biosensor using graphene oxide decorated with gold nanorod-antibody conjugates to detect viruses.
1. The document discusses various nanoparticles (NPs) and their applications in medical imaging techniques such as X-ray CT, PET, and MRI. Gold NPs and iron oxide NPs are highlighted.
2. For MRI, iron oxide NPs can act as contrast agents by enhancing the relaxation of water protons. Superparamagnetic iron oxide NPs consisting of a magnetite or maghemite core coated with dextran or polymers are promising MRI contrast agents.
3. The formation methods of various NPs are described, including controlling size and coating to influence properties like plasma half-life. Cationic liposome coated magnetite NPs have also been investigated for their cell membrane interaction and uptake.
Autoradiography is a bioanalytical technique used to visualize the distribution of radioactive substances in a biological sample. It involves placing a radioactive sample in contact with a photographic emulsion, which is then exposed over time. This allows the emulsion to capture the radioactive emissions and create an image showing where in the sample the radioactivity is located. Autoradiography provides high sensitivity and can be used to study the localization and movement of radioactive tracers in tissues, cells, and even biomolecules.
Nanobiosensors can detect biomolecules on the nano-scale using biological recognition elements connected to transducers. They utilize various types of bio-receptors like antibodies, enzymes, cells that interact with target analytes. This interaction is then converted to optical, electrical, mechanical or magnetic signals via transducers. Nanobiosensors have applications in medical diagnostics, environmental monitoring, food safety testing and more. Some examples include nanowire field effect transistors to detect viruses, graphene oxide immunosensors for disease biomarkers, and magnetic nanoparticle sensors for bacteria.
This document discusses near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy and its potential for detecting vulnerable plaque. It provides background on NIR spectroscopy and how it works. The document also compares NIR spectroscopy to infrared (IR) spectroscopy and Raman spectroscopy in terms of their strengths and weaknesses. It describes previous research that has used NIR spectroscopy to detect plaque characteristics. The document concludes that while NIR spectroscopy shows promise for this application, more research funding is still needed to fully realize its potential.
This document describes a research project utilizing gold nanoparticles, dynamic light scattering (DLS), and surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) for influenza virus detection. The project involves three parts: 1) Stabilizing monoclonal antibody conjugation to gold nanoparticles by optimizing pH and antibody concentration. 2) Screening antibodies for specificity and affinity to influenza viruses using a DLS assay. 3) Developing a homogeneous SERS-based assay for multiplexed influenza virus detection. The goal is to create a fast, accurate, quantitative, multiplexed, and point-of-care detection method for influenza viruses.
Nanosensor networks with electromagnetic wireless communicationajeesh28
This document discusses nanosensor networks with electromagnetic wireless communication. It begins by introducing nanotechnology and nanosensors, which can detect chemicals, infectious agents, and other phenomena at the nanoscale. It then discusses how networks of nanosensors could expand detection capabilities by covering larger areas. The document outlines two main communication approaches for nanosensors - molecular communication and nano-electromagnetic communication - and focuses on the latter. It describes potential architectures for integrated nanosensor devices and classifications of physical, chemical, and biological nanosensors based on the phenomena they measure.
Nanobiosensors use biological elements on the nanoscale to detect target analytes. They incorporate a biological recognition element connected to a transducer that converts the biological interaction into an electrical or optical signal. Common recognition elements include antibodies, DNA, enzymes and whole cells. Transduction methods include electrical techniques like field effect transistors and electrochemical methods, as well as optical techniques like fluorescence and surface plasmon resonance. Nanowire and magnetic nanoparticle-based sensors are examples explored in the document. Potential applications include disease diagnosis, environmental monitoring and point-of-care testing.
Saurav Saha from the Centre for Biotechnology and Molecular Biology proposes developing a biosensor for virus detection using gold nanorods. The document outlines the components and working principle of biosensors, including how an analyte interacts with the biological component and transducer to create an electronic signal. It then describes synthesizing gold nanorods, forming a self-assembled monolayer on a glass substrate, and conjugating antibodies to functionalize the surface for antigen detection and characterization. The goal is to create a biosensor using graphene oxide decorated with gold nanorod-antibody conjugates to detect viruses.
1. The document discusses various nanoparticles (NPs) and their applications in medical imaging techniques such as X-ray CT, PET, and MRI. Gold NPs and iron oxide NPs are highlighted.
2. For MRI, iron oxide NPs can act as contrast agents by enhancing the relaxation of water protons. Superparamagnetic iron oxide NPs consisting of a magnetite or maghemite core coated with dextran or polymers are promising MRI contrast agents.
3. The formation methods of various NPs are described, including controlling size and coating to influence properties like plasma half-life. Cationic liposome coated magnetite NPs have also been investigated for their cell membrane interaction and uptake.
Autoradiography is a bioanalytical technique used to visualize the distribution of radioactive substances in a biological sample. It involves placing a radioactive sample in contact with a photographic emulsion, which is then exposed over time. This allows the emulsion to capture the radioactive emissions and create an image showing where in the sample the radioactivity is located. Autoradiography provides high sensitivity and can be used to study the localization and movement of radioactive tracers in tissues, cells, and even biomolecules.
Nanobiosensors can detect biomolecules on the nano-scale using biological recognition elements connected to transducers. They utilize various types of bio-receptors like antibodies, enzymes, cells that interact with target analytes. This interaction is then converted to optical, electrical, mechanical or magnetic signals via transducers. Nanobiosensors have applications in medical diagnostics, environmental monitoring, food safety testing and more. Some examples include nanowire field effect transistors to detect viruses, graphene oxide immunosensors for disease biomarkers, and magnetic nanoparticle sensors for bacteria.
This document discusses near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy and its potential for detecting vulnerable plaque. It provides background on NIR spectroscopy and how it works. The document also compares NIR spectroscopy to infrared (IR) spectroscopy and Raman spectroscopy in terms of their strengths and weaknesses. It describes previous research that has used NIR spectroscopy to detect plaque characteristics. The document concludes that while NIR spectroscopy shows promise for this application, more research funding is still needed to fully realize its potential.
This document describes a research project utilizing gold nanoparticles, dynamic light scattering (DLS), and surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) for influenza virus detection. The project involves three parts: 1) Stabilizing monoclonal antibody conjugation to gold nanoparticles by optimizing pH and antibody concentration. 2) Screening antibodies for specificity and affinity to influenza viruses using a DLS assay. 3) Developing a homogeneous SERS-based assay for multiplexed influenza virus detection. The goal is to create a fast, accurate, quantitative, multiplexed, and point-of-care detection method for influenza viruses.
Nanosensor networks with electromagnetic wireless communicationajeesh28
This document discusses nanosensor networks with electromagnetic wireless communication. It begins by introducing nanotechnology and nanosensors, which can detect chemicals, infectious agents, and other phenomena at the nanoscale. It then discusses how networks of nanosensors could expand detection capabilities by covering larger areas. The document outlines two main communication approaches for nanosensors - molecular communication and nano-electromagnetic communication - and focuses on the latter. It describes potential architectures for integrated nanosensor devices and classifications of physical, chemical, and biological nanosensors based on the phenomena they measure.
Fast-Switching Structural Color to Revolutionize Low-Power DisplaysAndrew Kortyna
Unlike high-power consuming conventional displays that emit light, reflective displays or the so-called “electronic paper” use ambient light and consume much less energy.
They lack behind, however, in color range and switching speed. Thus, electronic paper technology has been used predominantly for ebook readers and labels that are less demanding of these features.
A group of English and Swedish scholars joined forces to overcome the setbacks. In research published in August 2021 in Advanced Materials, a weekly peer-reviewed scientific journal, they introduced a structural color technology that successfully achieved favorable video speed and image quality.
The wide color spectrum in conventional displays results from the combination of red, green, and blue (RGB)-filtered subpixels. Under the leadership of Andreas Dahlin from the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering of the Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg, Sweden, the researchers explored the potential of structural colors to generate the RGB subpixels in reflective displays.
Conventional color is a result of the absorption of light. If an object appears red, it means a dye or pigment absorbs all other colors besides red. Structural color, however, results from the reflection of light from complex colorless nanostructures. Some examples in the natural world include butterflies’ wings and opals. Colors produced by chemical pigments remain unchanged regardless of the angle from which they are viewed. The colors produced by the multi-layered nanostructures, on the other hand, are iridescent; they appear different from different angles. Thus, making structural colors highly suitable for creating colored subpixels.
It is important to note that the team did not use the widely popular liquid crystals. Instead, they used a broadband-absorbing polarization-insensitive electrochromic polymer to sustain a high level of reflectivity.
The researchers started with thin alumina or aluminum films, on top of which they arranged nanoparticles and added an ultrathin gold coating. The created metamaterials boasted a large surface area and increased optical contrast. To regulate the brightness and visibility, the team finished with an opacity-changing conjugate polymer top coating.
This document discusses nanosensors, including their definition, types, and applications. It describes four main types of nanosensors: optical nanosensors, bio-nanosensors, chemical nanosensors, and physical nanosensors. Specific examples are given for each type, such as proximity sensors for optical nanosensors. Applications discussed include PEPPLES for intracellular sensing, a twin-action nanosensor that responds to both metal ions and temperature, and a multimodal nanosensor capable of detecting multiple electromagnetic characteristics.
The document discusses the application of nanotechnology in biosensors. It begins by defining nanotechnology and biosensors. Nanoparticles are gaining interest in biosensing applications due to their size-dependent properties. Standard procedures for detection are time-consuming, non-specific, costly, and require trained personnel. Nanoparticles can be used to develop micro/nanobiosensors that are fast, inexpensive, simple to use, efficient, and portable. Various types of nanoparticles and detection techniques using nanoparticles like fluorescence, inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry, and potentiometric analysis are then described.
1504ACS-UCSD Murphy-Brown-Pradel Abstract 150304 mm wtMegan Murphy
Nonlinear multi-photon laser wave-mixing detection coupled with capillary electrophoresis provides an ultrasensitive method for analyzing malachite green, crystal violet, and their metabolites. This method offers zepto-mole detection sensitivity, excellent chemical selectivity and specificity, and high spatial resolution suitable for single-cell analysis. A 266 nm UV laser probes analytes in their native form while a visible laser probes labeled analytes. Coupling with capillary electrophoresis further enhances chemical selectivity. This portable, battery-powered method is suitable for a wide range of biomedical and environmental applications.
Nano electronics- role of nanosensors, pdf fileRishu Mishra
This document discusses nanosensors and their roles and applications in nanoelectronics. It describes how nanosensors can convey information about nanoparticles and have various medical and other uses. Some key applications of nanosensors discussed are in computers to make processors more powerful, in energy production to create more efficient solar cells, and in medical diagnostics to detect biomolecules in real time. Nanosensors are also discussed as having potential uses in chemical sensing by detecting various gas molecules and in detecting single molecules using nano-cantilevers. The document outlines several approaches for producing nanosensors, including top-down lithography, bottom-up assembly of individual atoms/molecules, and self-assembly of starter molecules.
This document discusses characterization techniques for biosensors. It describes biosensors and immunosensors, and techniques used to characterize surfaces, including atomic force microscopy (AFM) to measure roughness, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) to determine composition and contamination, and time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectrometry (ToF-SIMS) for molecular fingerprinting and distribution. Self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) are discussed for functionalizing surfaces. Microcantilevers are also described as biological sensors operating in static or dynamic mode.
Bacteria can grow and divide very rapidly, every 20 minutes for some species under ideal conditions, or as slowly as every 100 years for bacteria in deep underground environments. The generation time, or doubling time, is the amount of time it takes for the number of bacterial cells to double in a culture. Optical density measurements using spectrophotometry is a common way to indirectly measure bacterial growth and calculate doubling times by tracking increases in turbidity over time. Direct microscopic counting and viability assays that measure colony forming units are other methods to directly measure bacterial cell numbers.
This document discusses the use of near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy to analyze atherosclerotic plaques. It provides definitions of NIR spectroscopy and describes how it allows chemical analysis of plaques. Studies are cited that have used NIR spectroscopy to detect plaque components like lipid pools, thin fibrous caps, and inflammatory cells. The document discusses both advantages and disadvantages of using NIR spectroscopy for in vivo chemical analysis of plaques. It concludes that NIR spectroscopy shows potential for identifying vulnerable plaques but questions remain about its ability to distinguish plaque types in living patients.
This project aims to functionalize carbon nanotube (CNT) films with antibodies to improve their biocompatibility for use as cell culture platforms and biomedical applications. CNT films will be prepared using layer-by-layer deposition with polyelectrolytes and functionalized with antibodies via covalent attachment or physical adsorption. The films will be characterized using Raman spectroscopy, fluorescence microscopy, and electrochemical analysis. Cell culture studies will investigate the ability of antibody-modified CNT films to support cell adhesion and proliferation. Overall, the project seeks to develop novel electrically conducting biomaterials for applications such as tissue regeneration.
SEMICONDUCTOR QUANTUM DOTS FOR ELECTROCHEMICAL BIOSENSORKisan Chhetri
This document discusses semiconductor quantum dots for electrochemical biosensors. It describes how biomolecules like glucose oxidase, hemoglobin, and myoglobin can be attached to quantum dots, either through covalent or non-covalent bonding, for use in various biosensors. Specific examples of quantum dot-based biosensors are provided that use (1) glucose oxidase and CdS quantum dots for glucose detection, (2) hemoglobin and CdS quantum dots for hydrogen peroxide detection, and (3) myoglobin attached to CdTe quantum dots supported on mesoporous carbon foam for hydrogen peroxide detection. The quantum dots facilitate direct electron transfer between the biomolecules and the electrode surface in these biosensors.
A part of nanotechnology. Nanosensors is very hot topic for research. As nanosensor has immense applications in the fields like medical, analysis, research etc. Nanosensor recude the cost and also the time require for analysis.
The document provides an overview of transmission electron microscopy (TEM). It discusses how TEM works, the various components of a TEM, sample preparation techniques including fixation, dehydration and embedding, and imaging modes such as negative staining and shadow casting. TEM allows visualization of structures at the nanoscale and provides greater magnification than light microscopy. Proper sample preparation is crucial to obtain high quality images.
The document discusses using magnetic nanoparticles for hyperthermia cancer therapy. It notes that resistance is a major challenge in cancer treatment. Mild hyperthermia between 42-45°C can induce apoptosis in cancer cells without damaging normal tissues. The document then describes a new type of nanoparticle called RA IN (resistance-free apoptosis-inducing nanoparticle) that aims to overcome resistance. The RA IN contains two subunits - one to inhibit heat shock proteins that protect cancer cells from heat-induced apoptosis, and another magnetic nanoparticle subunit to generate localized heat with an external magnetic field to kill cancer cells through apoptosis.
Nanosensors can detect physical stimuli on the nanoscale and are being developed for use in medicines. Common nanosensor materials include porous silicon, nanoparticles, and nanowires. Porous silicon has a nanostructured surface that can absorb and emit light, making it useful for optical sensing applications. Colorimetric gold nanosensors can detect medicines by measuring changes in localized surface plasmon resonance signals as nanoparticles aggregate or bind ligands on their surface. Nanoprobes like PEBBLE sensors can detect chemicals inside single living cells. Nanowire sensors functionalized with molecules like aminopropyltriethoxysilane can detect pH changes electrically. These nanosensors show potential for applications in the pharmaceutical industry.
This document outlines a nanosensor for detecting nitroaromatic explosives like TNT. It begins with an introduction to nanobiosensors and describes different types of nanosensors including optical, chemical, physical, and biological nanosensors. It then discusses various nanomaterials that can be used for explosive detection sensors, including carbon nanomaterials, metals, and nanoparticles. As an application, it describes a hybrid nanosensor that uses both the electrochemical reduction of TNT and interactions with a conducting polymer to detect TNT vapors sensitively and selectively. Remaining challenges include developing sensors that can effectively sample and detect explosives in various environments while discriminating against interferents.
This lecture discusses DNA biosensors and biochips. It explains the principles of DNA biosensors, including nucleic acid hybridization and how perfect matches result in stable double-stranded DNA while mismatches result in weak hybridization. It also describes the different forms of DNA biosensors, such as electrodes and chips, as well as types including optical, electrochemical, and piezoelectric. Finally, it outlines several methods for immobilizing DNA probes onto transducer surfaces, such as simple adsorption onto carbon, covalent linkage to gold via functionalized monolayers, or using biotinylated DNA and an avidin or streptavidin surface.
DNA biosensors use the principles of nucleic acid hybridization and have different forms including electrodes, chips, and crystals. There are three main types - optical, electrochemical, and piezoelectric biosensors. DNA probes can be immobilized onto transducer surfaces through simple adsorption onto carbon, covalent linkage to gold via alkanethiol monolayers, or using biotinylated DNA and avidin/streptavidin complexes on surfaces. The immobilization method depends on the surface and involves covalent coupling or functional group interactions.
it describes about electron beam characteristics and applications and it outlines the following topics introduction, E-beam processing, E-beam equipment and applications.
This document discusses the use of near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) for chemical analysis of feeds and foods. NIRS allows rapid, non-destructive testing of multiple components at once. It is faster and cheaper than traditional wet chemistry methods. NIRS works by measuring how organic compounds absorb near-infrared light. Absorption data is used to build calibration models that can then predict nutrient content of new samples. NIRS is advantageous as it provides real-time, multi-component analysis without chemicals or waste.
Fluorescence spectroscopy involves using ultraviolet light to excite electrons in molecules, causing them to emit visible light. The emitted light has a longer wavelength than the absorbed light. Fluorimeters are used to measure fluorescence, exciting samples at an absorption wavelength and measuring emission at a longer fluorescence wavelength. Fluorescence spectroscopy is useful for applications like determining fluorescent drugs in formulations, carrying out limit tests for fluorescent impurities, and studying drug-protein binding in bioanalysis.
This document provides an overview of UV spectroscopy. It begins by discussing electronic transitions and the UV/visible range of the electromagnetic spectrum. It then describes the spectroscopic process where samples are irradiated with UV light and an absorption spectrum is obtained. Selection rules and factors leading to band structure rather than discrete peaks are also covered. The document discusses UV instrumentation and sample handling considerations. It concludes by explaining Beer's Law and how absorbance is related to path length, concentration, and molar absorptivity.
Fast-Switching Structural Color to Revolutionize Low-Power DisplaysAndrew Kortyna
Unlike high-power consuming conventional displays that emit light, reflective displays or the so-called “electronic paper” use ambient light and consume much less energy.
They lack behind, however, in color range and switching speed. Thus, electronic paper technology has been used predominantly for ebook readers and labels that are less demanding of these features.
A group of English and Swedish scholars joined forces to overcome the setbacks. In research published in August 2021 in Advanced Materials, a weekly peer-reviewed scientific journal, they introduced a structural color technology that successfully achieved favorable video speed and image quality.
The wide color spectrum in conventional displays results from the combination of red, green, and blue (RGB)-filtered subpixels. Under the leadership of Andreas Dahlin from the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering of the Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg, Sweden, the researchers explored the potential of structural colors to generate the RGB subpixels in reflective displays.
Conventional color is a result of the absorption of light. If an object appears red, it means a dye or pigment absorbs all other colors besides red. Structural color, however, results from the reflection of light from complex colorless nanostructures. Some examples in the natural world include butterflies’ wings and opals. Colors produced by chemical pigments remain unchanged regardless of the angle from which they are viewed. The colors produced by the multi-layered nanostructures, on the other hand, are iridescent; they appear different from different angles. Thus, making structural colors highly suitable for creating colored subpixels.
It is important to note that the team did not use the widely popular liquid crystals. Instead, they used a broadband-absorbing polarization-insensitive electrochromic polymer to sustain a high level of reflectivity.
The researchers started with thin alumina or aluminum films, on top of which they arranged nanoparticles and added an ultrathin gold coating. The created metamaterials boasted a large surface area and increased optical contrast. To regulate the brightness and visibility, the team finished with an opacity-changing conjugate polymer top coating.
This document discusses nanosensors, including their definition, types, and applications. It describes four main types of nanosensors: optical nanosensors, bio-nanosensors, chemical nanosensors, and physical nanosensors. Specific examples are given for each type, such as proximity sensors for optical nanosensors. Applications discussed include PEPPLES for intracellular sensing, a twin-action nanosensor that responds to both metal ions and temperature, and a multimodal nanosensor capable of detecting multiple electromagnetic characteristics.
The document discusses the application of nanotechnology in biosensors. It begins by defining nanotechnology and biosensors. Nanoparticles are gaining interest in biosensing applications due to their size-dependent properties. Standard procedures for detection are time-consuming, non-specific, costly, and require trained personnel. Nanoparticles can be used to develop micro/nanobiosensors that are fast, inexpensive, simple to use, efficient, and portable. Various types of nanoparticles and detection techniques using nanoparticles like fluorescence, inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry, and potentiometric analysis are then described.
1504ACS-UCSD Murphy-Brown-Pradel Abstract 150304 mm wtMegan Murphy
Nonlinear multi-photon laser wave-mixing detection coupled with capillary electrophoresis provides an ultrasensitive method for analyzing malachite green, crystal violet, and their metabolites. This method offers zepto-mole detection sensitivity, excellent chemical selectivity and specificity, and high spatial resolution suitable for single-cell analysis. A 266 nm UV laser probes analytes in their native form while a visible laser probes labeled analytes. Coupling with capillary electrophoresis further enhances chemical selectivity. This portable, battery-powered method is suitable for a wide range of biomedical and environmental applications.
Nano electronics- role of nanosensors, pdf fileRishu Mishra
This document discusses nanosensors and their roles and applications in nanoelectronics. It describes how nanosensors can convey information about nanoparticles and have various medical and other uses. Some key applications of nanosensors discussed are in computers to make processors more powerful, in energy production to create more efficient solar cells, and in medical diagnostics to detect biomolecules in real time. Nanosensors are also discussed as having potential uses in chemical sensing by detecting various gas molecules and in detecting single molecules using nano-cantilevers. The document outlines several approaches for producing nanosensors, including top-down lithography, bottom-up assembly of individual atoms/molecules, and self-assembly of starter molecules.
This document discusses characterization techniques for biosensors. It describes biosensors and immunosensors, and techniques used to characterize surfaces, including atomic force microscopy (AFM) to measure roughness, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) to determine composition and contamination, and time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectrometry (ToF-SIMS) for molecular fingerprinting and distribution. Self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) are discussed for functionalizing surfaces. Microcantilevers are also described as biological sensors operating in static or dynamic mode.
Bacteria can grow and divide very rapidly, every 20 minutes for some species under ideal conditions, or as slowly as every 100 years for bacteria in deep underground environments. The generation time, or doubling time, is the amount of time it takes for the number of bacterial cells to double in a culture. Optical density measurements using spectrophotometry is a common way to indirectly measure bacterial growth and calculate doubling times by tracking increases in turbidity over time. Direct microscopic counting and viability assays that measure colony forming units are other methods to directly measure bacterial cell numbers.
This document discusses the use of near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy to analyze atherosclerotic plaques. It provides definitions of NIR spectroscopy and describes how it allows chemical analysis of plaques. Studies are cited that have used NIR spectroscopy to detect plaque components like lipid pools, thin fibrous caps, and inflammatory cells. The document discusses both advantages and disadvantages of using NIR spectroscopy for in vivo chemical analysis of plaques. It concludes that NIR spectroscopy shows potential for identifying vulnerable plaques but questions remain about its ability to distinguish plaque types in living patients.
This project aims to functionalize carbon nanotube (CNT) films with antibodies to improve their biocompatibility for use as cell culture platforms and biomedical applications. CNT films will be prepared using layer-by-layer deposition with polyelectrolytes and functionalized with antibodies via covalent attachment or physical adsorption. The films will be characterized using Raman spectroscopy, fluorescence microscopy, and electrochemical analysis. Cell culture studies will investigate the ability of antibody-modified CNT films to support cell adhesion and proliferation. Overall, the project seeks to develop novel electrically conducting biomaterials for applications such as tissue regeneration.
SEMICONDUCTOR QUANTUM DOTS FOR ELECTROCHEMICAL BIOSENSORKisan Chhetri
This document discusses semiconductor quantum dots for electrochemical biosensors. It describes how biomolecules like glucose oxidase, hemoglobin, and myoglobin can be attached to quantum dots, either through covalent or non-covalent bonding, for use in various biosensors. Specific examples of quantum dot-based biosensors are provided that use (1) glucose oxidase and CdS quantum dots for glucose detection, (2) hemoglobin and CdS quantum dots for hydrogen peroxide detection, and (3) myoglobin attached to CdTe quantum dots supported on mesoporous carbon foam for hydrogen peroxide detection. The quantum dots facilitate direct electron transfer between the biomolecules and the electrode surface in these biosensors.
A part of nanotechnology. Nanosensors is very hot topic for research. As nanosensor has immense applications in the fields like medical, analysis, research etc. Nanosensor recude the cost and also the time require for analysis.
The document provides an overview of transmission electron microscopy (TEM). It discusses how TEM works, the various components of a TEM, sample preparation techniques including fixation, dehydration and embedding, and imaging modes such as negative staining and shadow casting. TEM allows visualization of structures at the nanoscale and provides greater magnification than light microscopy. Proper sample preparation is crucial to obtain high quality images.
The document discusses using magnetic nanoparticles for hyperthermia cancer therapy. It notes that resistance is a major challenge in cancer treatment. Mild hyperthermia between 42-45°C can induce apoptosis in cancer cells without damaging normal tissues. The document then describes a new type of nanoparticle called RA IN (resistance-free apoptosis-inducing nanoparticle) that aims to overcome resistance. The RA IN contains two subunits - one to inhibit heat shock proteins that protect cancer cells from heat-induced apoptosis, and another magnetic nanoparticle subunit to generate localized heat with an external magnetic field to kill cancer cells through apoptosis.
Nanosensors can detect physical stimuli on the nanoscale and are being developed for use in medicines. Common nanosensor materials include porous silicon, nanoparticles, and nanowires. Porous silicon has a nanostructured surface that can absorb and emit light, making it useful for optical sensing applications. Colorimetric gold nanosensors can detect medicines by measuring changes in localized surface plasmon resonance signals as nanoparticles aggregate or bind ligands on their surface. Nanoprobes like PEBBLE sensors can detect chemicals inside single living cells. Nanowire sensors functionalized with molecules like aminopropyltriethoxysilane can detect pH changes electrically. These nanosensors show potential for applications in the pharmaceutical industry.
This document outlines a nanosensor for detecting nitroaromatic explosives like TNT. It begins with an introduction to nanobiosensors and describes different types of nanosensors including optical, chemical, physical, and biological nanosensors. It then discusses various nanomaterials that can be used for explosive detection sensors, including carbon nanomaterials, metals, and nanoparticles. As an application, it describes a hybrid nanosensor that uses both the electrochemical reduction of TNT and interactions with a conducting polymer to detect TNT vapors sensitively and selectively. Remaining challenges include developing sensors that can effectively sample and detect explosives in various environments while discriminating against interferents.
This lecture discusses DNA biosensors and biochips. It explains the principles of DNA biosensors, including nucleic acid hybridization and how perfect matches result in stable double-stranded DNA while mismatches result in weak hybridization. It also describes the different forms of DNA biosensors, such as electrodes and chips, as well as types including optical, electrochemical, and piezoelectric. Finally, it outlines several methods for immobilizing DNA probes onto transducer surfaces, such as simple adsorption onto carbon, covalent linkage to gold via functionalized monolayers, or using biotinylated DNA and an avidin or streptavidin surface.
DNA biosensors use the principles of nucleic acid hybridization and have different forms including electrodes, chips, and crystals. There are three main types - optical, electrochemical, and piezoelectric biosensors. DNA probes can be immobilized onto transducer surfaces through simple adsorption onto carbon, covalent linkage to gold via alkanethiol monolayers, or using biotinylated DNA and avidin/streptavidin complexes on surfaces. The immobilization method depends on the surface and involves covalent coupling or functional group interactions.
it describes about electron beam characteristics and applications and it outlines the following topics introduction, E-beam processing, E-beam equipment and applications.
This document discusses the use of near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) for chemical analysis of feeds and foods. NIRS allows rapid, non-destructive testing of multiple components at once. It is faster and cheaper than traditional wet chemistry methods. NIRS works by measuring how organic compounds absorb near-infrared light. Absorption data is used to build calibration models that can then predict nutrient content of new samples. NIRS is advantageous as it provides real-time, multi-component analysis without chemicals or waste.
Fluorescence spectroscopy involves using ultraviolet light to excite electrons in molecules, causing them to emit visible light. The emitted light has a longer wavelength than the absorbed light. Fluorimeters are used to measure fluorescence, exciting samples at an absorption wavelength and measuring emission at a longer fluorescence wavelength. Fluorescence spectroscopy is useful for applications like determining fluorescent drugs in formulations, carrying out limit tests for fluorescent impurities, and studying drug-protein binding in bioanalysis.
This document provides an overview of UV spectroscopy. It begins by discussing electronic transitions and the UV/visible range of the electromagnetic spectrum. It then describes the spectroscopic process where samples are irradiated with UV light and an absorption spectrum is obtained. Selection rules and factors leading to band structure rather than discrete peaks are also covered. The document discusses UV instrumentation and sample handling considerations. It concludes by explaining Beer's Law and how absorbance is related to path length, concentration, and molar absorptivity.
Circular dichroism spectroscopy measures the differential absorption of left and right circularly polarized light by chiral molecules. When light passes through an optically active substance, the left and right circular polarizations are absorbed to different extents. A CD spectrometer contains a light source, monochromator, polarizer, photoelastic modulator and detector. It measures the CD signal as a function of wavelength, providing information about secondary structure of proteins and nucleic acids. CD spectroscopy requires minimal sample amounts and can quickly analyze secondary structure without crystallization. It is useful for studying protein folding, ligand binding and environmental effects on structure.
The document discusses fluorescence spectroscopy. It defines fluorescence as emission of light that occurs when a substance absorbs light and returns to its ground state, emitting photons. Factors that affect fluorescence include the molecular structure, substituents, concentration, pH, temperature, and viscosity. Instrumentation for fluorescence spectroscopy includes a light source, filters, sample cells, and detectors such as photomultiplier tubes. Applications of fluorescence spectroscopy include determination of inorganic substances, use as fluorescent indicators, pharmaceutical analysis, and liquid chromatography.
1. Infrared spectroscopy analyzes molecular vibrations and rotations that occur when molecules absorb infrared radiation.
2. Different types of molecular vibrations like stretching and bending occur at characteristic frequencies that can identify functional groups and molecular structure.
3. The document discusses various spectroscopic techniques like fluorescence, X-ray, UV-Vis, IR, Raman, and NMR spectroscopy and their applications in chemistry.
The document summarizes the history and key discoveries related to radioactivity and nuclear physics. It discusses how Becquerel discovered radioactivity in uranium in 1896, leading the Curies to isolate the elements polonium and radium. It then covers atomic structure, the different types of radioactive decay, units of radioactivity, decay processes, and nuclear reactions including fission and fusion.
The document provides an overview of the history and development of spectroscopy, from Newton's discovery of the rainbow spectrum to modern applications across the electromagnetic spectrum. Key events and figures discussed include Kirchoff and Bunsen's establishment of spectroscopy and the development of new techniques in the 20th century that enabled analysis of different wavelength regions.
The document discusses the discovery of radioactivity and the different types of radioactive decay:
- Alpha, beta, and gamma decay were discovered through experiments by Henri Becquerel, Marie and Pierre Curie, and Ernest Rutherford in the late 19th century.
- Alpha decay involves emitting an alpha particle (helium nucleus), beta decay involves emitting an electron or positron, and gamma decay involves emitting high-energy photons.
- The decays result in the transmutation of elements and conservation of nucleon number. Radioactive decay occurs at exponential rates described by half-lives and can be used to date materials.
Mass spectroscopy is a technique used to analyze molecules. It involves ionizing molecules using electrons, accelerating the ions, and separating them based on their mass-to-charge ratio using electric or magnetic fields. The ions are then detected, producing a mass spectrum that is unique to each molecule and can be used to determine molecular structure. Mass spectroscopy requires only a small amount of sample and provides accurate molecular mass and elemental composition information. It is a destructive technique as the sample is consumed during ionization and fragmentation processes.
1313
C NMR spectroscopy provides information about the number and types of nonequivalent carbon atoms in a molecule. It detects the number of protons bonded to each carbon and the electronic environment of the carbons. The chemical shift range for 1313
C NMR is much wider than for 1H NMR, from 0 to 220 ppm versus 0 to 12 ppm, making individual carbon signals easier to distinguish. Signal averaging and Fourier transform techniques improve the sensitivity of the 1313
C NMR spectrum. Decoupling and DEPT experiments can also provide information about the types of carbon atoms present.
This document outlines a PowerPoint presentation on nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy. It covers the fundamentals of NMR including spin-spin coupling, instrumentation, solvents, chemical shifts, and 2D NMR techniques. Applications discussed include structure elucidation of organic compounds and biomolecules, as well as clinical uses such as MRI. Specific NMR experiments summarized are COSY, NOESY, and HETCOR.
UV/visible spectroscopy involves the interaction of electromagnetic radiation with matter. Absorption spectroscopy measures the absorption of UV or visible light, while emission spectroscopy measures light emitted from a sample. The wavelength and frequency of electromagnetic radiation are inversely related by the equation c=λν. Electronic transitions in molecules, such as σ→σ*, π→π*, n→σ*, and n→π* can be detected using UV/visible spectroscopy. Beer's law states that absorbance is directly proportional to concentration and path length. Chromophores are functional groups in molecules that absorb UV or visible light.
This document provides an introduction to spectroscopy presented by Dr. M H Ghante and Mr. A. B. Roge. It defines spectroscopy as the measurement of the interaction between electromagnetic radiation (EMR) and matter. EMR is characterized by its wavelength, wave number, and frequency. When EMR interacts with matter, various phenomena can occur such as absorption, emission, reflection, and refraction. Different spectroscopy techniques are classified based on the type of radiation and interaction observed, including UV-visible, infrared, NMR, and fluorescence spectroscopy. The principle behind spectroscopy is that EMR of a specific wavelength can be absorbed by a molecule, exciting it to a higher energy state. Spectra are obtained by measuring absorption or emission as
Molecular vibrations cause characteristic absorption bands in the infrared region of the electromagnetic spectrum. [FTIR] spectroscopy involves passing infrared radiation through a sample and measuring the wavelengths absorbed. This creates a molecular "fingerprint" that can be used to identify unknown chemicals and study molecular structure. FTIR has numerous applications including analysis of organic materials, biological samples, and industrial contaminants. It provides a simple, rapid and sensitive technique for analytical chemistry.
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Nanomaterials are materials that are 100 nanometers or less in at least one dimension. They exhibit different properties than bulk materials due to their small size. Nanoparticles are synthesized using physical, chemical, and biological methods and characterized using techniques like UV-visible spectrometry, TEM, and XRD. Common types of nanoparticles include carbon-based, metal, metal oxide, semiconductor, and polymeric nanoparticles. Nanoparticles find applications in water treatment, medicine, and waste management due to their unique properties.
The document provides an introduction to nanomedicine, including a brief history and properties of nanoscale materials. It discusses that nanomedicine involves applying nanotechnology to medical applications like diagnostics and therapeutics. Specifically, it describes how nanoparticles can be used for targeted drug delivery, hyperthermia cancer treatment, and tissue regeneration. The document concludes that while nanotechnology poses some risks, the field shows great promise for advancing medicine and has grown significantly in recent decades.
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This document discusses various types of radiation detectors. It begins by explaining that we cannot detect ionizing radiation with our senses and require instruments. There are two main components of radiation detectors - the detector where interactions take place, and a measuring device to record interactions. Important effects used in detection include ionization, luminescence, photographic effect, thermoluminescence, and chemical and biological effects. Common types of detectors discussed include ionization chambers, proportional counters, Geiger-Muller counters, scintillation detectors, semiconductor detectors, and thermoluminescent dosimeters. The document provides details on the operation and uses of different detectors.
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The document provides an overview of characterization techniques for nanoparticles. It discusses how characterization refers to studying the features, composition, structure and properties of materials. Nanoparticles are defined as particles between 1 to 100 nanometers in at least one dimension. Their small size results in unique physical, chemical and biological properties compared to bulk materials. A variety of characterization techniques are described including optical microscopy techniques like dynamic light scattering, electron microscopy techniques like scanning electron microscopy, and other methods like photon spectroscopy. The techniques allow analyzing properties of nanoparticles like size, shape, structure and chemical composition.
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This document discusses Raman spectroscopy. It begins with an introduction stating that Raman spectroscopy was discovered in 1928 and is used to observe vibrational and rotational modes in a system. It then covers the principles of Raman spectroscopy involving inelastic scattering of light. Instrumentation is described including lasers as light sources and spectrometers. Applications are provided for minerals, carbon materials, semiconductors and life sciences. Advantages are noted as being non-destructive and not interfered by water. Disadvantages include the technique being weak and requiring sensitive instrumentation.
This document discusses X-ray diffraction, which uses X-rays to determine the atomic structure of crystals. It explains the basic principles of XRD, including Bragg's Law which relates the diffraction angle to atomic spacing. The key instrumentation of X-ray diffractometers is described, including the X-ray tube, sample holder, and detector. Two common methods are powder XRD which uses small samples, and rotating crystal which orients single crystals. Applications include determining protein structures, distinguishing crystal structures, and studying crystal properties and deformation.
Nanoparticles are microscopic particles that are less than 100 nm in at least one dimension. They are currently an area of intense scientific research due to many potential applications. Nanoparticles can be found naturally but engineered nanoparticles are being used in many commercial products like sunscreens, electronics, and tires. Nanoparticles are important because they can revolutionize technology and medicine. Common nanomaterials include carbon nanotubes, quantum dots, and dendrimers. Microbial fuel cells use bacteria and carbon nanotubes to convert waste in wastewater into electricity and clean water.
NIR spectroscopy is a technique that is widely used in pharmaceutical applications such as raw material identification, process monitoring, and finished product analysis. It works by measuring overtones and combinations of vibrational bonds like C-H, O-H, and N-H. Common instrumentation includes light sources, monochromators, sample holders, and detectors like PbS, PbSe, Si, InSb, and CCD. Applications include raw material and intermediate identification, tablet and capsule analysis, monitoring of processes like blending and coating, and agricultural uses like determining crop quality and chemical composition. Lyophilized products and final packaging can also be analyzed using NIR to ensure quality and identity.
Nanobiotechnology, bionanotechnology, and nanobiology are terms that refer to the intersection of nanotechnology and biology. Given that the subject is one that has only emerged very recently, bionanotechnology and nanobiotechnology serve as blanket terms for various related technologies.
This document discusses infrared spectroscopy. It begins by explaining that infrared spectroscopy, also called vibrational spectroscopy, works by having molecules in a sample absorb infrared radiation. This causes the molecules to undergo transitions to different vibrational states. Each compound absorbs infrared radiation at different frequency regions, allowing for detection. The document then discusses various aspects of infrared spectroscopy including the electromagnetic spectrum regions, common uses, important terms, instrumentation, sample preparation techniques, and types of molecular vibrations that can be observed.
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Sound is a pressure wave that travels through air or other media and can be detected by the human ear within a range of 20-20,000 cycles per second. Sound is produced by vibration and travels by pushing adjacent particles, propagating outward from the source. It can travel as longitudinal waves through solids, liquids, and gases, with particles vibrating parallel to the direction of travel. The Doppler effect describes how the observed frequency of sound waves is different for an observer moving relative to its source.
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Chapter wise All Notes of First year Basic Civil Engineering.pptxDenish Jangid
Chapter wise All Notes of First year Basic Civil Engineering
Syllabus
Chapter-1
Introduction to objective, scope and outcome the subject
Chapter 2
Introduction: Scope and Specialization of Civil Engineering, Role of civil Engineer in Society, Impact of infrastructural development on economy of country.
Chapter 3
Surveying: Object Principles & Types of Surveying; Site Plans, Plans & Maps; Scales & Unit of different Measurements.
Linear Measurements: Instruments used. Linear Measurement by Tape, Ranging out Survey Lines and overcoming Obstructions; Measurements on sloping ground; Tape corrections, conventional symbols. Angular Measurements: Instruments used; Introduction to Compass Surveying, Bearings and Longitude & Latitude of a Line, Introduction to total station.
Levelling: Instrument used Object of levelling, Methods of levelling in brief, and Contour maps.
Chapter 4
Buildings: Selection of site for Buildings, Layout of Building Plan, Types of buildings, Plinth area, carpet area, floor space index, Introduction to building byelaws, concept of sun light & ventilation. Components of Buildings & their functions, Basic concept of R.C.C., Introduction to types of foundation
Chapter 5
Transportation: Introduction to Transportation Engineering; Traffic and Road Safety: Types and Characteristics of Various Modes of Transportation; Various Road Traffic Signs, Causes of Accidents and Road Safety Measures.
Chapter 6
Environmental Engineering: Environmental Pollution, Environmental Acts and Regulations, Functional Concepts of Ecology, Basics of Species, Biodiversity, Ecosystem, Hydrological Cycle; Chemical Cycles: Carbon, Nitrogen & Phosphorus; Energy Flow in Ecosystems.
Water Pollution: Water Quality standards, Introduction to Treatment & Disposal of Waste Water. Reuse and Saving of Water, Rain Water Harvesting. Solid Waste Management: Classification of Solid Waste, Collection, Transportation and Disposal of Solid. Recycling of Solid Waste: Energy Recovery, Sanitary Landfill, On-Site Sanitation. Air & Noise Pollution: Primary and Secondary air pollutants, Harmful effects of Air Pollution, Control of Air Pollution. . Noise Pollution Harmful Effects of noise pollution, control of noise pollution, Global warming & Climate Change, Ozone depletion, Greenhouse effect
Text Books:
1. Palancharmy, Basic Civil Engineering, McGraw Hill publishers.
2. Satheesh Gopi, Basic Civil Engineering, Pearson Publishers.
3. Ketki Rangwala Dalal, Essentials of Civil Engineering, Charotar Publishing House.
4. BCP, Surveying volume 1
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LAND USE LAND COVER AND NDVI OF MIRZAPUR DISTRICT, UPRAHUL
This Dissertation explores the particular circumstances of Mirzapur, a region located in the
core of India. Mirzapur, with its varied terrains and abundant biodiversity, offers an optimal
environment for investigating the changes in vegetation cover dynamics. Our study utilizes
advanced technologies such as GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and Remote sensing to
analyze the transformations that have taken place over the course of a decade.
The complex relationship between human activities and the environment has been the focus
of extensive research and worry. As the global community grapples with swift urbanization,
population expansion, and economic progress, the effects on natural ecosystems are becoming
more evident. A crucial element of this impact is the alteration of vegetation cover, which plays a
significant role in maintaining the ecological equilibrium of our planet.Land serves as the foundation for all human activities and provides the necessary materials for
these activities. As the most crucial natural resource, its utilization by humans results in different
'Land uses,' which are determined by both human activities and the physical characteristics of the
land.
The utilization of land is impacted by human needs and environmental factors. In countries
like India, rapid population growth and the emphasis on extensive resource exploitation can lead
to significant land degradation, adversely affecting the region's land cover.
Therefore, human intervention has significantly influenced land use patterns over many
centuries, evolving its structure over time and space. In the present era, these changes have
accelerated due to factors such as agriculture and urbanization. Information regarding land use and
cover is essential for various planning and management tasks related to the Earth's surface,
providing crucial environmental data for scientific, resource management, policy purposes, and
diverse human activities.
Accurate understanding of land use and cover is imperative for the development planning
of any area. Consequently, a wide range of professionals, including earth system scientists, land
and water managers, and urban planners, are interested in obtaining data on land use and cover
changes, conversion trends, and other related patterns. The spatial dimensions of land use and
cover support policymakers and scientists in making well-informed decisions, as alterations in
these patterns indicate shifts in economic and social conditions. Monitoring such changes with the
help of Advanced technologies like Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems is
crucial for coordinated efforts across different administrative levels. Advanced technologies like
Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems
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Changes in vegetation cover refer to variations in the distribution, composition, and overall
structure of plant communities across different temporal and spatial scales. These changes can
occur natural.
1. SPECTROSCOPY
Presented by:
Ms. V. REVATHI AMBIKA,
Lecturer in Physics
2.
3. SPECTROSCOP
Y
Color can be related to spectroscopy.
It is the study of the interaction between matter
and radiated energy.
It is the study of visible light dispersed according
to its wavelenth or frequency.
4. ELECTROMAGNETIC
SPECTRUM
Examples: X rays, microwaves,
radio waves, visible light, IR, and
UV.
Chapter 12
Frequency and wavelength are
inversely proportional.
c = λν , where c is the speed of
light.
Energy per photon = hν, where h
is Planck’s constant.
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6. VARIETIES OF SPECTROSCOPY
Optical spectroscopy,
Infrared spectroscopy (FTIR, FT-NIRS),
Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) and Magnetic
resonance spectroscopic imaging (MRSI)
and
Mass spectrometry and Electron spin resonance
spectroscopy
8. FOURIER TRANSFORM
SPECTROSCOPY
Has better sensitivity.
Less energy is needed from source.
Completes a scan in 1-2 seconds.
Takes several scans and averages
them.
Has a laser beam that keeps the
instrument accurately calibrated
10. HOW DO UV SPECTROMETERS WORK?
Rotates, to achieve scan
Matched quartz cuvettes
Sample in solution at ca. 10-5 M.
System protects PM tube from
stray light
D2 lamp-UV
Tungsten lamp-Vis
Double Beam makes it a
Two photomultiplier difference technique
inputs, differential
voltage drives amplifier.
11. USE OF IR SPECTRA
Identification of functional groups
Spectral
matching - by computer
software and library spectra
Quantitative analysis
12. ANALYTICAL
ATOMIC
SPECTROMETRY
• Aim:
• To identify Elements and
Quantify their Concentrations,
• Inductively Coupled Plasma-
Atomic Emission Spectroscopy
(ICP-AES) is one of Several
techniques available in analytical
atomic spectroscopy.
13. SCANNING ELECTRON MICROSCOPE
(SEM)
• It is a type of electron microscope that
images a sample by scanning it with a
high-energy beam of electrons in a
raster scan pattern.
• The electrons interact with the atoms
• The sample producing signals
• Contain information about topography,
composition, and electrical conductivity.
14. TRANSMISSION ELECTRON MICROSCOPY
(TEM)
It is a microscopy technique,
A beam of electrons is transmitted,
An image is formed from the
interaction,
The image is magnified and
focused onto an imaging device,
such as:
a fluorescent screen,
on a layer of photographic film,
or
to be detected by a sensor such
as a CCD camera.
18. • Study of the toxicity of nanomaterials.
• Quantum size effects and large surface area to
volume ratio, nanomaterials have unique
properties compared with their larger
counterparts.
• Nanomaterials, even when made of inert elements
like gold, become highly active at nanometer
dimensions.
• Sub-specialty of particle toxicology.
• Nanoparticles (particles <100 nm diameter) which
appear to have toxicity effects that are unusual
and not seen with larger particles.
19. • It is the process in which
GERMINATION a plant or fungus
emerges from a seed or
spore, respectively, and
begins growth.
• The most common
example of germination is
the sprouting of a
seedling from a seed of an
angiosperm or
gymnosperm.
22. FACTORS AFFECTING SEED
GERMINATION
• Various plants require different
variables
• It depends on the individual seed
variety
• It is closely linked to the
ecological conditions of a plant's
natural habitat.
• Future germination is affected by
environmental conditions during
seed formation; most often these
responses are types of
seed dormancy.
24. EDIBLE PLANTS PROTEIN
STUDY
• Plants are one of the major sources of proteins. Potentially, plants
provide a cheap source of industrial enzymes, and biopharmaceuticals.
• Proteins have considerable technological importance since they affect the
stability and sensory quality of plant foods.
• Research on bioactive peptide/proteins has been increasing including
work on the development of pathogen resistant and antimicrobial
compounds
• The plants Arum maculatum, Portulaca oleracia Semicarpus
anacardium, Carissa karandus, Cordia myxa, Solanum indicum and
Chlorophytum comosum are widely available in the wild in many regions
of Iran. These are consumed as fruits and vegetables.
25. EFFECTS OF LIGHT ON SEED
GERMINATION
Light can promote or inhibit germination.
Sensitivity to light is important to seed banks and
other ecological responses, providing a mechanism for
optimal timing of seedling establishment.
The photoreceptor for most types of seed responses is
phytochrome
26. HIGH PROTEIN
IN NUTS & SEEDS
Peanut butter, 2 Tablespoons - 8
grams protein
Almonds, ¼ cup – 8 grams
Peanuts, ¼ cup – 9 grams
Cashews, ¼ cup – 5 grams
Pecans, ¼ cup – 2.5 grams
Sunflower seeds, ¼ cup – 6 grams
Pumpkin seeds, ¼ cup – 8 grams
seeds – ¼ cup – 8 gram
27.
28. Heavy metal
contamination of soils is
the major global
environmental problem.
It has increased
considerably in last
several years and a part is
responsible for limiting
the crop production.
29. Essential (Co and Ni) and non-essential (Pb, Cd and Cr).
Cd and Pb are considered as the most toxic metals.
Plants are affected by the increasing levels of these
metals in the soil environment.
30. OUR AIM
The aim of this present study is to assess the tolerance of
pollutant elements (Co, Ni, Cd, Cr and Pb) on visible foliar
symptoms, tissue concentration and some biochemical
parameters in sunflower or groundnut plants.