Hierarchical structures in biology as a guide for new materials technology / Committee on Synthetic Hierarchical Structures, National Materials Advisory Board, Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems, National Research Council.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on Synthetic Hierarchical Structures.

Series:

Publication NMAB ; 464.

NMAB ; 464

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Materials--Research.

Materials.

Synthetic products.

Microstructure.

Morphology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (144 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Washington, D.C. : National Academy Press, 1994.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Hierarchical structures are those assemblages of molecular units or their aggregates embedded within other particles or aggregates that may, in turn, be part of even larger units of increasing levels of organization. This volume reviews the state of the art of synthetic techniques and processing procedures for assembling these structures. Typical natural-occurring systems used as models for synthetic efforts and insight on properties, unusual characteristics, and potential end-use applications are identified. Suggestions are made for research and development efforts to mimic such structures for broader applications.

Contents:

Executive summary

Introduction

Natural hierarchical materials

Synthetic hierarchical systems

Fabrication of hierarchical systems

Conclusions and recommendations: scientific and technological opportunities

References

Appendix A: Glossary of term

Appendix B: Biographical sketches of committee members.

Notes:

"This study ... was conducted under Contract No. MDA 972-92-C-0028 with the U.S. Department of Defense and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration"--t.p. verso.

"David A. Tirrell, chair"--p. iii.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 111-122).

ISBN:

9786610203468

9781280203466

1280203463

9780309562133

0309562139

9780585009704

0585009708

OCLC:

923268647