Biological and Bio-inspired Nanomaterials Properties and Assembly Mechanisms /

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Perrett, Sarah (Editor, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/edt), Buell, Alexander K. (Editor, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/edt), Knowles, Tuomas P.J (Editor, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/edt)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Singapore : Springer Singapore : Imprint: Springer, 2019.
• Edition: 1st ed. 2019.
• Series: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, 1174
• Subjects: Biomedical engineering.; Nanotechnology.; Biomedical Engineering/Biotechnology.; Nanotechnology and Microengineering.
• Physical Description: VI, 440 p. 103 illus., 98 illus. in color. online resource.
• ISBN: 9789811397912
• ISSN: 0065-2598 ;
• DOI: 10.1007/978-981-13-9791-2

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.