Structure, Cellular Synthesis and Assembly of Biopolymers: 19 (Results and Problems in Cell Differentiation, 19) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 3662224402 ISBN 13: 9783662224403

Publisher: Springer, 2014

Synopsis

Many naturally occurring biopolymers have unique structures and unique physical or mechanical properties. The understan- ding of the moleclar basisof these biomolecules, their syn- thesis, assembly and processing is a prerequisit for any ap- plication to the design of novel biomolecular materials. Se- veral classes of biopolymers are sampled in depth in this volume, such as nanolaminated ceramics, adhesive proteins, eggshellproteins, protein fibres and silk which are synthe- sized by a variety of organisms (mulluscs, parasitic trema- todes, fish and insects). The reader will be introduced to the biological systems to understand Nature's use of each biopolymer and the highly differentiated cells responsible for their synthesis. Corresponding to the variety of organ- isms and possible applications of biopolymers, the combined expertise of interdisciplinary teams of scientists - such as the authors of this volume - have the greatestopportunity to decipher and exploit Nature's skill in biopolymer engi- neering.

Edition details

• Publisher: Springer
• Publication date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3662224402
• ISBN 13: 9783662224403
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 309
• Editor: Case Steven T.