Handbook Of Biomimetics And Bioinspiration

Download or read book Handbook of Biomimetics and Bioinspiration written by Esmaiel Jabbari and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2014 with total page 1462 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: self-assembly and responsiveness of cellular systems; the biomineral formation in bacteria, plants, invertebrates, and vertebrates; the multi-layer structure of skin; the organization of tissue fibers; DNA structures with metal-mediated artificial base pairs; and the anisotropic microstructure of jellyfish mesogloea. In this volume, sensor and microfluidic technologies combined with surface patterning are explored for the diagnosis and monitoring of diseases. The high throughput combinatorial testing of biomaterials in regenerative medicine is also covered. The second volume presents nature-oriented studies and developments in the field of electromechanical devices and systems.