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Nanoparticle can also be folded into two-dimensional (tubes, fibers, and wires)

and three-dimensional (quantum dot, shell, ring, and microcapsule) structures.

Conjugation of biomolecule provides bio-nano system immense potential for biore-

mediation of vast number of pollutants. With excellent physiochemical properties of

nanoparticles along with biomolecules, we can access the ever-changing dynamics

of soil and water bodies in real time. Bio-nano sensors are compact and sensitive,

produce a quick result, and do not require sophisticated laboratory conditions. The

capability of bio-nano sensor to be integrated with electronic devices makes data

logging easier than ever.

Acknowledgment

The authors acknowledge Indo-EU Horizon 2020 project (BT/IN/EU-WR/60/SP/

2018) funded by the Department of Biotechnology, New Delhi.

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