Biomimetics : a molecular perspective / Raz Jelinek.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Jelinek, Raz.

Series:

De Gruyter Textbook

De Gruyter graduate

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Biomimetic materials.

Biomimetics.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (260 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Berlin ; Boston : De Gruyter, [2013]

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Biological systems have always inspired mankind in the creation of new systems and technologies. In recent years the interface between the biological and non-biological worlds appears increasingly blurred due to significant advances both in our understanding of biological phenomena, as well as the development of sophisticated means to manipulate molecular systems for varied applications. Biomimetics as a distinct discipline shows how biology and biological processes are manifested in diverse aspects of chemistry, physics and engineering. This book aims to methodically describe artificial and synthetic assemblies mimicking biological and living systems - from biomaterials to drug discovery to microelectronics and computer sciences.

Contents:

Bio-inspired and bio-hybrid materials

Biomimetic surfaces

Tissue engineering

Biomineralization

Synthetic biology

Artificial cells

Drug delivery

DNA and RNA nanotechnology

Mimicking biological phenomena and concepts.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9783110281194

3110281198

OCLC:

858762119