Remarkable Natural Material Surfaces and Their Engineering Potential

Remarkable Natural Material Surfaces and Their Engineering Potential

This book explores a collection of natural surfaces, their scientific characteristics, and their unique engineering potential - demonstrating that engineering applications can be found in unexpected places. The surfaces covered range from botanical ones, like rice and lotus leaves, to insect surface...

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Published in:Springer eBooks
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Lee, Michelle (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2014.
Subjects:
Biochemical engineering.
Nanochemistry.
Ecology.
Life Sciences.
Surfaces (Physics).
Materials Science.
Surfaces and Interfaces, Thin Films.
Popular Science in Nature and Environment.
Biochemical Engineering.
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-03125-5
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Table of Contents:
  • Blood Clots and Vascular Networks: Self-Healing Materials
  • Shark Skin: Taking a Bite Out of Bacteria
  • Mother-of-Pearl: An Engineering Gem
  • Diatoms: Glass Ornaments of the Earth's Waters
  • Lotus Leaves: Humble Beauties
  • Dragonfly Wings: Special Structures for Aerial Acrobatics
  • Moth Eyes: A New Vision for Light-Harnessing Efficiency
  • Botanical Leaves: Groovy Terrain
  • Snake Skin: Small Scales With a Large Scale Impact
  • Gecko Pads: A Force to Be Reckoned With
  • Butterfly Wings: Nature's Fluttering Kaleidoscope
  • Frog Skin: A Giant Leap for Engineering Applications
  • Spider Silk: A Sticky Situation.

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