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Title:
Bio-inspired nanomaterials and nanotechnology
Series:
Nanotechnology science and technology series
Publication Information:
New York : Nova Biomedical Books, c2010
Physical Description:
x, 301 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 26 cm.
ISBN:
9781608761050
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Summary

Nanoscience is a rapidly evolving field of studying and working with matter on an ultra-small scale, which was invented late in the twentieth century. Learning from bio-systems in nature, scientists began to design experiments to specifically couple biology with nanofabricated materials, devices and tools. Such bio-inspired nanoscience utilises biological processes, shape, chemical and physical functionality of biomolecules for atom-levelly controllable fabrication of advanced materials with extreme precision. This book presents the current knowledge and understanding of bio-inspired nanoscience by a collection of eleven impressive chapters, covering several remarkable aspects. This book will also provide researchers in these fields with the newest developments in this rapidly evolving field for advancing research.


Table of Contents

Preface
Biomimetic Mineralisation & Mesocrystals
Artificial Fossilisation Process: a Shortcut to Nanostructured Materials from Natural Substances
Nano-Fabricated Structures for Biomolecule Analysis
Bionic Superhydrophobic Surfaces Based on Colloidal Crystal Techniques
Biologically Targeted Nanoparticles as Cancer Therapeutics
Nanomaterials: Biopolymer-Assisted Green Synthesis
Lithographically-Structured, Biologically-Inspired, Gripping Devices
Protein Engineering Tools for Interfacing Proteins & Solid Supports with Exquisite Chemical Control
Bacilli, Green Algae, Diatoms & Red Blood Cells -- How Nanobiotechnological Research Inspires Architecture
Preparation & Application of Bio-inspired Colloidal Systems
Biopolyelectrolyte Multilayer Microshells: Assembly, Property & Application
Index