Bioadhesion and biomimetics : from nature to applications

Cover; Contents; Preface; Section I: Introduction; Chapter 1: Principles of Bioadhesion; Chapter 2: Characterization of Bioadhesion; Section II: Natural Adhesives; Chapter 3: Mussel Adhesvies; Chapter 4: Gecko Adhesion; Chapter 5: From Sand Tube to Test Tube: The Adhesive Secretion From Sabellariid...
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Cover; Contents; Preface; Section I: Introduction; Chapter 1: Principles of Bioadhesion; Chapter 2: Characterization of Bioadhesion; Section II: Natural Adhesives; Chapter 3: Mussel Adhesvies; Chapter 4: Gecko Adhesion; Chapter 5: From Sand Tube to Test Tube: The Adhesive Secretion From Sabellariid Tubeworms; Section III: Biomimetic Adhesives; Chapter 6: Adhesives and Coatings Inspired by Mussel Adhesive Proteins; Chapter 7: Algal Glue Mimetics; Chapter 8: Bio-Inspired Surfaces With Directional Adhesion; Section IV: Medical Applications; Chapter 9: Bioadhesives as Surgical Sealants: A Review Ausführliche Beschreibung