scholarly journals Biomimetic materials: A challenge for nano-scale self-assembly

2014 ◽  
Vol 8 (8) ◽  
pp. 543-543 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. A. Shanks
Keyword(s):  
Self Assembly ◽  
Biomimetic Materials ◽  
Nano Scale

Biomimetic materials: An introduction

1992 ◽  
Vol 50 (2) ◽  
pp. 1020-1021 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Sarikaya ◽  
J. T. Staley ◽  
I. A. Aksay
Keyword(s):  
Self Assembly ◽  
Structural Control ◽  
Hierarchical Structures ◽  
Ceramic Composites ◽  
Advanced Materials ◽  
Length Scale ◽  
Spider Webs ◽  
Biomimetic Materials ◽  
Synthetic Materials ◽  
All Ceramic

Biomimetics is an area of research in which the analysis of structures and functions of natural materials provide a source of inspiration for design and processing concepts for novel synthetic materials. Through biomimetics, it may be possible to establish structural control on a continuous length scale, resulting in superior structures able to withstand the requirements placed upon advanced materials. It is well recognized that biological systems efficiently produce complex and hierarchical structures on the molecular, micrometer, and macro scales with unique properties, and with greater structural control than is possible with synthetic materials. The dynamism of these systems allows the collection and transport of constituents; the nucleation, configuration, and growth of new structures by self-assembly; and the repair and replacement of old and damaged components. These materials include all-organic components such as spider webs and insect cuticles (Fig. 1); inorganic-organic composites, such as seashells (Fig. 2) and bones; all-ceramic composites, such as sea urchin teeth, spines, and other skeletal units (Fig. 3); and inorganic ultrafine magnetic and semiconducting particles produced by bacteria and algae, respectively (Fig. 4).

Towards nano-scale devices via self-assembly

2004 ◽  
Vol 4 (2-4) ◽  
pp. 255-258 ◽  
Author(s):  
G.G Pereira
Keyword(s):  
Self Assembly ◽  
Nano Scale

A Nano-Scale Barrel and Cube:  Transition Metal-Mediated Self-Assembly of CpCoCb-Derived Ligand Scaffolds

2001 ◽  
Vol 123 (16) ◽  
pp. 3818-3819 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah C. Johannessen ◽  
Ronald G. Brisbois ◽  
John P. Fischer ◽  
Paul A. Grieco ◽  
Anne E. Counterman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Transition Metal ◽  
Self Assembly ◽  
Nano Scale ◽  
Ligand Scaffolds

Growth, self-assembly and dynamics of nano-scale films at fluid interfaces

2010 ◽  
Vol 20 (18) ◽  
pp. 3539 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rema Krishnaswamy ◽  
A. K. Sood
Keyword(s):  
Self Assembly ◽  
Fluid Interfaces ◽  
Nano Scale

USING BIOMOLECULES FOR SELF-ASSEMBLY OF ENGINEERED NANO-SCALE STRUCTURES AND DEVICES

2008 ◽  
pp. 127-158
Author(s):  
RANJANA MEHTA ◽  
JOHN LUND ◽  
BABAK A. PARVIZ
Keyword(s):  
Self Assembly ◽  
Nano Scale ◽  
Scale Structures
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