Structure, Cellular Synthesis and Assembly of Biopolymers: 19 - Brossura

Brossura

ISBN 10: 3662224402 ISBN 13: 9783662224403

Casa editrice: Springer, 2014

Riassunto

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.

Su questo libro

Contenuti

1 Nacre of Abalone Shell: a Natural Multifunctional Nanolaminated Ceramic-Polymer Composite Material.- 2 The Formation of Mussel Byssus: Anatomy of a Natural Manufacturing Process.- 3 Reflections on the Structure of Mussel Adhesive Proteins.- 4 Composition and Design of Fasciola hepatica Eggshells.- 5 The Cell and Molecular Biology of Eggshell Formation in Schistosoma mansoni.- 6 Molecular Architecture of Helicoidal Proteinaceous Eggshells.- 7 Secretory Proteins of Chironomus Salivary Glands: Structural Motifs and Assembly Characteristics of a Novel Biopolymer.- 8 Spider Silk: a Mystery Starting to Unravel.- 9 The Nature and Role of Liquid Crystalline Order in Silk Secretions.- 10 Micromechanics of Natural Composites.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Springer
• Data di pubblicazione: 2014
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 3662224402
• ISBN 13: 9783662224403
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 312
• Redattore: Case Steven T.
• Contatto del produttore: GPSR Kontakt; ProductSafety@springernature.com; ; Uhlandstraße 14; Stuttgart; 70182; Germania