Silk Polymers: Materials Science and Biotechnology: No.544 (ACS Symposium S.) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0841227438 ISBN 13: 9780841227439

Publisher: American Chemical Society, 1994

Synopsis

Characterizes the mechanical and molecular structure of silks with an emphasis on development and application of high-performance and composite materials. Discusses the synthesis of native and synthetic silks and silk-like materials, with particular focus on genetic encoding and engineering. Examines the structure-property relationship of silks and silk-like materials. Serves as an aid in the design of polymers targeted for specific functions.

Edition details

• Publisher: American Chemical Society
• Publication date: 1994
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0841227438
• ISBN 13: 9780841227439
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 370
• Editor: Kaplan David, Etc., Farmer Barry, Adams W. Wade, Viney Christopher