Nanobiotechnology

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NanoBiotechnology [1][2] is an interdisciplinary field involving Nanotechnology and Biotechnology. It involves the use of nanostructured materials and devices with biological applications; and the use of biomolecules as nanoparticles or as components of nanodevices. Examples of current and potential applications of nanobiotechnology are: nanodots for imaging, nanobiosensors, DNA based nanowires, bionanoarrays, nanomotors, nanoscale imaging, nanobots, etc.

References

  1. Nanobiotechnology. Vol I and II. C.M.Neimeyer and C.A.Mirkin. (2007) Wiley-VCH.
  2. NanoBioTechnology: bioinspired devices and materials of the future. O.Shoseyov, I. Levy. (2007) Humana Press.