Inspired by biology: from molecules to materials to machines
By: National Research Council (U.S)
Contributor(s): Committee on Biomolecular Materials and Processes | Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences | Division on Earth and Life Studies | Board on Physics and Astronomy | Board on Life Sciences | Solid State Sciences Committee
Language: English Publisher: Washington National Academies Press 2008Description: xv, 154p.; 26cmISBN: 9780309117043Subject(s): Science | Biology | Molecular biology | Biomolecules -- Analysis | Materials -- Biotechnology | Biomedical materials | Biomedical engineeringDDC classification: 570 NAT/I Online resources: Publisher's URL 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.
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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.