Bio-synthetic hybrid materials and bionanoparticles :
General Material Designation
[Book]
Other Title Information
a biological chemical approach towards material science /
First Statement of Responsibility
editors: Alexander Boker, Patrick van Rijn.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
xiii, 314 pages :
Other Physical Details
illustrations (some color) ;
Dimensions
24 cm.
SERIES
Series Title
RSC smart materials ;
Volume Designation
16
GENERAL NOTES
Text of Note
Includes index.
SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
Text of Note
There is much interest in using biological structures for the fabrication of new functional materials. Recent developments in the particle character and behaviour of proteins and viral particles have had a major impact on the development of novel nanoparticle systems with new functions and possibilities. Bio-Synthetic Hybrid Materials and Bionanoparticles approaches the subject by covering the basics of disciplines involved as well as recent advances in new materials. The first section of the book focusses on the design and synthesis of different bionanoparticles and hybrid structures including the use of genetic modification as well as by organic synthesis. The second section of the book looks at the self-assembling behaviour of bionanoparticles to form new materials. The final section looks at bionanoparticle-based functional systems and materials including chapters on biomedical applications and electronic systems and devices. Edited by leading scientists in bionanoparticles, the book is a collaboration between scientists with different backgrounds and perspectives which will initiate the next generation of bio-based structures, materials and devices.