Knecht M.R., Walsh T.R. (Eds.) Bio-Inspired Nanotechnology: From Surface Analysis to Applications

Springer, 2014. — 317 p.This book focuses on the use of bio-inspired and biomimetic methods for the fabrication and activation of nanomaterials. This includes studies concerning the binding of the biomolecules to the surface of inorganic structures, structure/function relationships of the final materials and extensive discussions on the final applications of such biomimetic materials in unique applications including energy harvesting/storage, biomedical diagnostics and materials assembly.Biomimicry Big Picture/Vision Statement; Possibilities, Grand Challenges, Societal Benefits
Basic Concepts of the biomaterials interface
Qualitative Binding Characterization
Quantitative Binding Characterization
Structure-Function Relationships at the Bio-interface
Interfacial Structure Determination
Nucleation, Growth and Assembly
Informatics approaches
Molecular and Mesoscale Simulation
Application 1 – catalysis
Application 2 – energy
Application 3 – biomedical
Application 4 – optical/plasmonic
Application 5 – green/recyclable/sustainable
Outlook, Future and re-cap of Grand Challenges in context of the Applications.