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Title
Biological materials of marine origin [electronic resource] : vertebrates / Hermann Ehrlich.
ISBN
9789400757301 electronic book
9400757301 electronic book
9789400757295
9400757298
Published
Dordrecht ; London : Springer, [2015]
Language
English
Description
1 online resource.
Item Number
10.1007/978-94-007-5730-1 doi
Call Number
QD415
Dewey Decimal Classification
570.284
Summary
This work is a source of modern knowledge on biomineralization, biomimetics and materials science with respect to marine vertebrates. For the first time in scientific literature the author gives the most coherent analysis of the nature, origin and evolution of biocomposites and biopolymers isolated from and observed in the broad variety of marine vertebrate organisms (fish, reptilian, birds and mammals) and within their hierarchically organized structural formations. The basic format is that of a major review article, with liberal use of references to original literature. There is a wealth of new and newly synthesized information, including dozens of previously unpublished images of unique marine creatures including extinct, extant and living taxa and their mineralized and un-mineralized structures from nano- to micro ℓ́ℓ and macroscale. The material is organized effectively along both biological (phyla) and functional lines. Several modern topics e.g. ℓ́ℓBiohaliteℓ́ℓ, or ℓ́ℓFish Skin: From Clothing to Tissue Engineeringℓ́ℓ, as well as ℓ́ℓSilica-based Minerals in Marine Vertebratesℓ́ℓ, are never represented and discussed in previously published books. For the first time such current concepts as hierarchical organization of biocomposites and skeletal structures, structural bioscaffolds, biomimetism and bioinspiration as tools for the design of innovative materials are critically analyzed from both biological and materials science point of view using numerous unique examples of marine vertebrate origin. This monograph reviews the most relevant advances in the marine biological materials research field, pointing out several approaches being introduced and explored by distinct modern laboratories. The objective of the book is for the scientists as well as for the senior or graduate standing in engineering or science to gain a solid appreciation for the special significance of the word marine biological materials as well as the rapid and exciting evolution and expansion of biomaterials science and its applications in modern technology and medicine.
Bibliography, etc. Note
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Description based on print version record.
Series
Biologically-inspired systems ; volume 4.
Introduction
Species Richness and Diversity of Marine Vertebrates
Part I: Biomaterials of Vertebrates Origin. An Overview
Conclusion
References
Part II: Biomineralization in Marine Vertebrates
2. Cartilage of marine vertebrates
3. Biocomposites and Mineralized Tissues
Part III: Marine Fishes as Source of Unique Biocomposites
4. Fish Scales as Mineral-based Composites
5. Materials Design Principles of Fish Scales and Armor
6. Fish Skin: From Clothing to Tissue Engineering
7. Fish Fins and Rays as Inspiration for Materials Engineering and Robotics
Part IV: Marine Biopolymers of Vertebrate Origin
8. Marine Collagens
9. Marine Gelatins
10. Marine Elastin
11. Marine Keratins
12. Egg-capsule Proteins of Selachians
13. Marine Structural Proteins in Biomedicine and Tissue Engineering
Epilogue
References.
