Emerging Trends of Nanotechnology and Genetic Engineering in Cyanobacteria to Optimize Production for Future Applications
Rajakumar Govindasamy,
Ekambaram Gayathiri,
Sathish Sankar,
Baskar Venkidasamy,
Palanisamy Prakash,
Kaliaperumal Rekha,
Varsha Savaner,
Abirami Pari,
Natesan Thirumalaivasan,
Muthu Thiruvengadam
Affiliations
Rajakumar Govindasamy
Department of Orthodontics, Saveetha Dental College and Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai 600077, India
Ekambaram Gayathiri
Department of Plant Biology and Plant Biotechnology, Guru Nanak College (Autonomous), Chennai 600042, India
Sathish Sankar
Department of Microbiology, Saveetha Dental College and Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai 600077, India
Baskar Venkidasamy
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Saveetha Dental College and Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai 600077, India
Palanisamy Prakash
Department of Botany, Periyar University, Periyar Palkalai Nagar, Salem 636011, India
Kaliaperumal Rekha
Department of Environmental and Herbal Science, Tamil University, Thanjavur 613005, India
Varsha Savaner
Institute of Biological Science, SAGE University, Indore 452020, India
Abirami Pari
Department of Botany, Seethalakshmi Achi College for Women, Pallathur, Sivaganga 630107, India
Natesan Thirumalaivasan
Department of Periodontics, Saveetha Dental College and Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai 600077, India
Muthu Thiruvengadam
Department of Applied Bioscience, College of Life and Environmental Sciences, Konkuk University, Seoul 05029, Republic of Korea
Nanotechnology has the potential to revolutionize various fields of research and development. Multiple nanoparticles employed in a nanotechnology process are the magic elixir that provides unique features that are not present in the component’s natural form. In the framework of contemporary research, it is inappropriate to synthesize microparticles employing procedures that include noxious elements. For this reason, scientists are investigating safer ways to produce genetically improved Cyanobacteria, which has many novel features and acts as a potential candidate for nanoparticle synthesis. In recent decades, cyanobacteria have garnered significant interest due to their prospective nanotechnological uses. This review will outline the applications of genetically engineered cyanobacteria in the field of nanotechnology and discuss its challenges and future potential. The evolution of cyanobacterial strains by genetic engineering is subsequently outlined. Furthermore, the recombination approaches that may be used to increase the industrial potential of cyanobacteria are discussed. This review provides an overview of the research undertaken to increase the commercial avenues of cyanobacteria and attempts to explain prospective topics for future research.
