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Title Inspired by biology : from molecules to materials to machines / Committee on Biomolecular Materials and Processes [and others]
Published Washington, D.C. : National Academies Press, ©2008

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Description 1 online resource (xv, 154 pages) : illustrations (chiefly illustrations)
Contents Scientists have long desired to create synthetic systems that function with the precision and efficiency of biological systems. Using new techniques, researchers are now uncovering principles that could allow the creation of synthetic materials that can perform tasks as precise as biological systems. To assess the current work and future promise of the biology-materials science intersection, the Department of Energy and the National Science Foundation asked the NRC to identify the most compelling questions and opportunities at this interface, suggest strategies to address them, and consider connections with national priorities such as healthcare and economic growth. This book presents a discussion of principles governing biomaterial design, a description of advanced materials for selected functions such as energy and national security, an assessment of biomolecular materials research tools, and an examination of infrastructure and resources for bridging biological and materials science
Summary Scientists have long desired to create synthetic systems that function with the precision and efficiency of biological systems. Using new techniques, researchers are now uncovering principles that could allow the creation of synthetic materials that can perform tasks as precise as biological systems. To assess the current work and future promise of the biology-materials science intersection, the Department of Energy and the National Science Foundation asked the NRC to identify the most compelling questions and opportunities at this interface, suggest strategies to address them, and consider connections with national priorities such as healthcare and economic growth. This book presents a discussion of principles governing biomaterial design, a description of advanced materials for selected functions such as energy and national security, an assessment of biomolecular materials research tools, and an examination of infrastructure and resources for bridging biological and materials science
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references
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Subject Molecular biology.
Biomolecules -- Analysis
Materials -- Biotechnology.
Biomedical materials.
Biomedical engineering.
Molecular Biology
Biomedical Engineering
molecular biology.
biomedical engineering.
NATURE -- Reference.
SCIENCE -- Life Sciences -- General.
SCIENCE -- Life Sciences -- Biology.
Biomedical engineering
Biomedical materials
Biomolecules -- Analysis
Materials -- Biotechnology
Molecular biology
Form Electronic book
Author National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on Biomolecular Materials and Processes.
ISBN 9780309117050
0309117054