Overview
- Covers a fascinating array of biomimetic and bioinspired nanomaterials
- Elucidates the mechanism of assembly of nanomaterials and characterisation of their mechanical and physico-chemical properties
- It will be of interest to a broad audience in the disciplines of biology, chemistry, engineering, materials science, and physics
Part of the book series: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology (AEMB, volume 1174)
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Table of contents (13 chapters)
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About this book
This book summarizes naturally occurring and designed bio-inspired molecular building blocks assembled into nanoscale structures. It covers a fascinating array of biomimetic and bioinspired materials, including inorganic nanozymes, structures formed by DNA origami, a wide range of peptide and protein-based nanomaterials, as well as their applications in diagnostics and therapeutics. The book elucidates the mechanism of assembly of these materials and characterisation of their mechanical and physico-chemical properties which inspires readers not only to exploit the potential applications of nanomaterials, but also to understand their potential risks and benefits. It will be of interest to a broad audience of students and researchers spanning the disciplines of biology, chemistry, engineering, materials science, and physics.
Editors and Affiliations
About the editors
Dr. Tuomas Knowles is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry, University of Cambridge, UK.
Dr. Alexander Buell is a Professor in the Department of Biotechnology and Biomedicine, Technical University of Denmark.
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Biological and Bio-inspired Nanomaterials
Book Subtitle: Properties and Assembly Mechanisms
Editors: Sarah Perrett, Alexander K. Buell, Tuomas P.J. Knowles
Series Title: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-9791-2
Publisher: Springer Singapore
eBook Packages: Biomedical and Life Sciences, Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2019
Hardcover ISBN: 978-981-13-9790-5Published: 20 November 2019
Softcover ISBN: 978-981-13-9793-6Published: 20 November 2020
eBook ISBN: 978-981-13-9791-2Published: 11 November 2019
Series ISSN: 0065-2598
Series E-ISSN: 2214-8019
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: VI, 440
Number of Illustrations: 5 b/w illustrations, 98 illustrations in colour
Topics: Biomedical Engineering/Biotechnology, Nanotechnology, Nanotechnology and Microengineering