Nanophysics and Nanobiophysics

Nanophysics and Nanobiophysics gives an extensive and detailed introduction into contemporary nanobiophysics for both the experienced researcher and the student just starting out in the field. Nowadays the biomimetic structures and materials are widely used in different micro/nano fluidic systems, lab-on-a chip devices, microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), and other practices. All known modern physics nano-structures and nano-objects are described, and their analogies in biophysics are presented. A comprehensive review on physical forces and interactions on the micro/nano scale is given and the microfluidic and nanofluidic systems and nanostructural smart materials are also discussed.

Introduction. Fundamentals of nanosciences. Nano-structures and nano-objects. Biophysics of nano-structures and nano-objects in plants and animals. Physical forces and interactions on nanoscale. Microfluidics and nanofluidics. Smart materials: from nature to engineering. Biomimetic materials and devices: biomedical applications. Appendix A. Basic concepts in nanophysics, biophysics and mathematical modeling. Appendix B Thermodynamics on micro/nanoscales.

Natalya Kizilova graduated from Kharkov National University; specialty "applied mathematics, mechanics"; PhD in mechanics of fluid, gas and plasma (1993, Ukraine); Dr hab. in mechanics of fluid, gas and plasma (2013, Ukraine).