Note from June 29, 2020
Although we do not yet know how long the social distancing related to the Covid-19 pandemic will last, and regardless of the changes that had to be made in the evaluation of the June 2020 session in relation to what is provided for in this learning unit description, new learnig unit evaluation methods may still be adopted by the teachers; details of these methods have been - or will be - communicated to the students by the teachers, as soon as possible.
Although we do not yet know how long the social distancing related to the Covid-19 pandemic will last, and regardless of the changes that had to be made in the evaluation of the June 2020 session in relation to what is provided for in this learning unit description, new learnig unit evaluation methods may still be adopted by the teachers; details of these methods have been - or will be - communicated to the students by the teachers, as soon as possible.
3 credits
30.0 h
Q2
Teacher(s)
Dufrêne Yves;
Language
French
Main themes
At the meeting point between nanosciences and biology, nanobiotechnology aims at creating, characterizing and exploiting biosystems on the nanometer scale. In view of its numerous applications, this fast-moving area is attracting more and more attention both in basic research and in industry. The course aims at providing a survey of the concepts, methods and challenges of nanobiotechnology. Following a general introduction on nanosciences, the course describes the main nanocharacterization and nanofabrication methods. In particular, we show how the tools of nanotechnology (scanning probe microscopies, lithography) can be used to explore and transform biosytems at the level of single atoms and molecules, on the one hand, and how the basic principles of biology (self-assembly) can be used to elaborate new materials and devices, on the other hand. Finally, the applications and perspectives are discussed (biosensors, microfluidics, bioMEMS, quantum dots, nanoparticles, biomolecular machines), together with the main limitations and technological challenges remaining to be addressed.
Aims
At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to : | |
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a. Contribution of the activity to the AA (AA of the programme) 1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 1.5 3.1, 3.4, 3.6 à 3.9 6.1, 6.2., 6.4 à 6.7 b. Specific formulation for this activity to the AA of the programme (maximum 10) At the end of this learning activity, the student will be able to: - Explain, with an integrated and transversal vision, the main challenges of nanotechnology and nanosciences in the broad sense (nanoelectronic, nanomaterials, nanobiotechnology), - Explain the principles of the different nanofabrication methods (top-down vs bottom-up), and evaluate their throughput. - Compare the physical principles of nanocharacterization methods (scanning probes, fluorescence), and define their advantages and limitations, as well as their complementarity. - Interpret the data obtained via these different techniques. Justify with examples. - Propose an integrated vision of the main applications of nanobiotechnology (BioMEMS,Nanoparticles, Biomolecular Machines), while speculating on their long term feasibility (science vs science fiction). - Formulate a critical synthesis of scientific articles which represent major breakthrough in nanobiotechnology. - In groups of 2 or 3 students, criticize an article in written (written report of 5 pages) and oral (talk of 15 min) forms. Estimate the strengths and weaknesses of the article. Criticize the methodology, the results (originality, quality, reproducibility and statistics) and their interpretation (is the discussion founded or not). Speculate on the perspectives (basic or applied research) offered by the study. |
The contribution of this Teaching Unit to the development and command of the skills and learning outcomes of the programme(s) can be accessed at the end of this sheet, in the section entitled “Programmes/courses offering this Teaching Unit”.
Content
I. Nanotechnology: introduction
Definition, history, budgets / Expected applications / From micro- to nanotechnologies / Three main fields : nanoelectronics, nanomaterials, nanobiotechnology
II. Nanofabrication methods
II.1. Top-down: lithographies
Photolithography / Electronic lithography / Soft lithography / Dip-pen nanolithography
II.2. Bottom-up: self-assembly and supramolecular chemistry
Self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) / Supramolecular chemistry / Nanostructured polymer systems / Q dots / Colloidal lithography / DNA assembly / 2D protein arrays (S-layers) / Lipid films / Layers of adsorbed proteins
III. Nanocharacterization methods
Scanning tunnelling microscopy (STM) / Atomic force microscopy (AFM) / Scanning near-field optical microscopy (SNOM) / other microscopies at the single molecule level
IV. Applications and perspectives
IV.1. Biosensors, microfluidics, BioMEMS (detection: mechanical, electrical, optical)
IV.2. Nanoparticles
Quantum dots for bio-imaging / Detection of proteins based on nanoparticles
IV.3. Biomolecular machines
F1-ATPase / Actin motors / Kinesin motors / DNA nanoactuators
Definition, history, budgets / Expected applications / From micro- to nanotechnologies / Three main fields : nanoelectronics, nanomaterials, nanobiotechnology
II. Nanofabrication methods
II.1. Top-down: lithographies
Photolithography / Electronic lithography / Soft lithography / Dip-pen nanolithography
II.2. Bottom-up: self-assembly and supramolecular chemistry
Self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) / Supramolecular chemistry / Nanostructured polymer systems / Q dots / Colloidal lithography / DNA assembly / 2D protein arrays (S-layers) / Lipid films / Layers of adsorbed proteins
III. Nanocharacterization methods
Scanning tunnelling microscopy (STM) / Atomic force microscopy (AFM) / Scanning near-field optical microscopy (SNOM) / other microscopies at the single molecule level
IV. Applications and perspectives
IV.1. Biosensors, microfluidics, BioMEMS (detection: mechanical, electrical, optical)
IV.2. Nanoparticles
Quantum dots for bio-imaging / Detection of proteins based on nanoparticles
IV.3. Biomolecular machines
F1-ATPase / Actin motors / Kinesin motors / DNA nanoactuators
Teaching methods
The theoretical lessons are completed by a critical analysis and presentation of an article, as well as by seminars given by invited speakers, aiming at illustrating the different applications of nanobiotechnology.
Evaluation methods
Written examination and practical work (written + oral)
Other information
This course can be given in English.
Online resources
Moodle
Bibliography
Notes et articles fournis par le professeur et mis à disposition sur Moodle
Faculty or entity
AGRO
