Functional Properties of Bio-Inspired Surfaces: Characterization and Technological Applications - Hardcover

Eduardo A Favret; Néstor O Fuentes

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 9812837019 ISBN 13: 9789812837011

Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company, 2010

Synopsis

This review volume consists of a collection of articles, written by renowned scientists from different countries, on biomimetism and materials science. It starts with a detailed explanation of the four typical, useful properties of biological surfaces - the shark skin effect (anti-friction surfaces), the lotus effect (self-cleaning or anti-adhesive surfaces), the gecko effect (dry adhesive surfaces) and the moth eye effect (anti-reflective surfaces) - and shows their extended application in technology. Different microscopy techniques used for characterizing these technological useful biological surfaces such as scanning electron microscopy, environmental scanning electron microscopy, confocal laser scanning microscopy and atomic force microscopy, are discussed in the following chapters.Then, several methods such as laser metallurgy, electrodeposition and plasma-based processes, which are used for modifying the topography and composition of material surfaces to obtain specific functional properties with technological applications, are demonstrated.

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Review

This book written by and for scientists and engineers of complementary specialties is recommended to scientists in the field, newcomers from different areas and graduate students. --Hans Jörg Mathieu, Prof Dr em (École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Switzerland)

The book surveys an equally remarkable range of techniques for observing, manipulating, and quantifying the behavior of surfaces. In short, it is a book to be read to broaden one's appreciation of the range of relevant phenomena and then kept close at hand when a person plunges into a project. --Professor Emeritus Steven Vogel, Duke University, USA

The authors of the individual chapters are well-respected scientists in the field of biological or biomimetic surfaces and the book represents valuable source of information for both students and scientists exploring this research field as well as experts looking for a comprehensive overview. --Prof Dr Christoph, Neinhuis Technische Universität Dresden

Edition details

• Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9812837019
• ISBN 13: 9789812837011
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 416