Biomimetics: A Molecular Perspective

Raz Jelinek

Published by De Gruyter 2013

Biomimetics

A Molecular Perspective

Raz Jelinek

In the series De Gruyter Textbook

https://doi.org/10.1515/9783110281194

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About this book

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.

Truly "connecting the dots" between biology and biological processes and chemistry, materials and engineering.
Biomimetics - an exciting and rapidly expanding interdisciplinary field – yet no comprehensive textbook on the market.
Starts from the principles of this rather new approach and develops promising applications in a methodological and instructive manner.
Offering numerous examples, the book describes artificial and synthetic assemblies mimicking biological and living systems.

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Raz Jelinek, Ben Gurion University, Beer Sheva, Israel.

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1 Introduction Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	1
2 Bio-inspired and bio-hybrid materials Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	3
3 Biomimetic surfaces Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	39
4 Tissue Engineering Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	61
5 Biomineralization Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	91
6 Synthetic biology Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	115
7 Artificial cells Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	149
8 Drug delivery Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	171
9 DNA and RNA nanotechnology Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	191
10 Mimicking biological phenomena and concepts Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	215
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(Deutsch)

Language: English
Publisher: De Gruyter
Audience: Materials Scientists, Chemists, Physicists, Biologists, Students
Pages
- Front matter: 6
- Main content: 252
Illustrations
- Coloured Illustrations: 182
- Line drawings: 100
Keywords: Materials Science; Chemical Engineering; Biophysics; Biochemistry; Biomimetics

eBook

Published: June 26, 2013
ISBN: 9783110281194