Structure, Cellular Synthesis and Assembly of Biopolymers

Steven T. Case

ISBN 10: 3662224402 / ISBN 13: 9783662224403

Published by Springer Berlin Heidelberg Apr 2014, 2014

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This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Many naturally occurring biopolymers have unique structuresand 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 thisvolume, 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 tothe biological systems to understand Nature's use of eachbiopolymer and the highly differentiated cells responsiblefor their synthesis. Corresponding to the variety of organ-isms and possible applications of biopolymers, the combinedexpertise of interdisciplinary teams of scientists - such asthe authors of this volume - have the greatestopportunityto decipher and exploit Nature's skill in biopolymer engi-neering. 312 pp. Englisch.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Structure, Cellular Synthesis and Assembly of Biopolymers
• Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg Apr 2014
• Publication Date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3662224402
• ISBN 13: 9783662224403
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 244W x 170H x 17D millimeters 244 millimeters width by 170 millimeters height by 17 millimeters depth
• Weight: 542 grams

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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.