Biological Adhesives

• Συγγραφή απο Οργανισμό/Αρχή: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Άλλοι συγγραφείς: Smith, Andrew M. (Επιμελητής έκδοσης)
• Μορφή: Ηλεκτρονική πηγή Ηλ. βιβλίο
• Γλώσσα: English
• Έκδοση: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2016.
• Έκδοση: 2nd ed. 2016.
• Θέματα: Life sciences.; Biotechnology.; Biochemistry.; Plant biochemistry.; Animal physiology.; Biomaterials.; Life Sciences.; Animal Biochemistry.; Biological and Medical Physics, Biophysics.; Animal Physiology.; Plant Biochemistry.

This book reviews the structure of different biological adhesives and the mechanisms by which they achieve interfacial adhesion, cohesive strength, and fracture toughness. These adhesives include cements, strongly adherent fibrous holdfasts, tough and flexible adhesive gels, energy-dissipating adhes...

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