Many creatures use adhesive polymers and structures to attach to inert substrates, to each other, or to other organisms. This is the first major review that brings together research on many of the well-kwn biological adhesives dealing with bacteria, fungi, algae, and marine and terrestrial animals. As we learn more about their molecular and mechanical properties we begin to understand why they adhere so well and with this comes broad applications in areas such as medicine, dentistry, and biotechlogy.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg Gmbh & Co. Kg, Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg Gmbh & Co. K
ISBN-10
3540310487
ISBN-13
9783540310488
eBay Product ID (ePID)
95846667
Product Key Features
Format
Hardback
Language
English
Subject
Mechanical Engineering
Dimensions
Weight
837g
Height
254mm
Width
178mm
Additional Product Features
Place of Publication
Berlin
Spine
25mm
Edited by
J. A. Callow, Andrew M. Smith
Content Note
58 Black & White Illustrations, 3 Colour Illustrations, 15 Black & White Tables, Biography