Nanomaterial Properties, Fabrication Techniques & Characterization
Fundamentals of Nanomaterial Properties
At the nanoscale, materials exhibit unique properties compared to their bulk counterparts due to quantum effects and increased surface-to-volume ratio. Here are three examples:
1. Quantum Effects and Energy Levels
Particle dimensions become comparable to electron wavelengths, leading to quantized energy levels. This significantly alters physical and chemical properties.
2. Magnetic Properties (Coercivity)
Coercivity, the resistance to magnetization changes, is
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Lecture 2: Biodiversity
Definition of Biodiversity
Biodiversity: Variety of plant, animal, and microbial life in a habitat or globally.
- Scales: Specific habitats to entire landscapes.
- Aspects: Native vs. introduced species, ecosystem diversity.
Components of Biodiversity
- Genetic Diversity: Genetic variation within and between populations. Allows adaptation and resistance to environmental stressors.
- Species Diversity: Number of different species in an area. Measured by species richness and species
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Classification of Anti-fungal Drugs
Anti-fungal drugs are categorized based on their mechanism of action and chemical structure:
1. Polyenes
These drugs, such as amphotericin B and nystatin, target ergosterol in fungal cell membranes, causing leakage and cell death.
2. Azoles
Azoles, including fluconazole, itraconazole, ketoconazole, and voriconazole, inhibit the enzyme lanosterol 14α-demethylase, disrupting ergosterol synthesis.
3. Echinocandins
Caspofungin, micafungin, and anidulafungin belong to this
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Macromolecules
Carbohydrates
Energy source, structural components
Proteins
Enzymes, transport, support, motion, regulation
Lipids
Energy storage, insulation, cell membranes.
Nucleic Acids
DNA/RNA, genetic information storage and transfer.
Enzymes
Biological catalysts that speed up biochemical reactions without being consumed. Specific to substrates; function influenced by temperature, pH, and concentration.
Metabolic Pathways
Anabolic Pathways
Synthesize complex molecules from simpler
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Ecology
Basic Concepts
Ecosystem: All biotic (living) and abiotic (non-living) factors in an area.
Population: A group of organisms of the same species that live in a particular area and can interbreed.
Community: Different populations living in a particular area.
Niche: An organism’s place within an ecosystem, including its habitat, how it feeds, and its response to predation. No two species have the same niche, as interspecific competition would lead to one outcompeting the other.
Micro-habitat: A small,
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1. Functions and Properties of Carbohydrates in Living Organisms
Carbohydrates play several vital roles in living organisms:
Functions:
- Energy Source: Carbohydrates, particularly glucose, are the primary energy source for cellular respiration.
- Energy Storage: Glycogen (in animals) and starch (in plants) store energy for later use.
- Structural Support: Cellulose provides rigidity and strength to plant cell walls.
- Transport of Energy: Sugars like sucrose transport energy within plants.
- Metabolic Regulation: