Description
Remarkable Natural Material Surfaces and Their Engineering Potential, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2014
Coordinator: Lee Michelle
Language: EnglishSubjects for Remarkable Natural Material Surfaces and Their...:
Keywords
Biomimicry; Diatoms; Engineering Applications of Natural Phenomena; Engineering Potential of Natural Surfaces; Interacting Surfaces; Micro-tribology; Nanotribology; Natural Surfacess; Superhydrophobic Surfaces; Surface Coating; Surface Engineering; Surface Finishing; biochemical engineering
Publication date: 08-2016
Support: Print on demand
Publication date: 02-2014
163 p. · 15.5x23.5 cm · Hardback
Description
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Blood Clots and Vascular Networks: Self-Healing Materials.- Shark Skin: Taking a Bite Out of Bacteria.- Mother-of-Pearl: An Engineering Gem.- Diatoms: Glass Ornaments of the Earth’s Waters.- Lotus Leaves: Humble Beauties.- Dragonfly Wings: Special Structures for Aerial Acrobatics.- Moth Eyes: A New Vision for Light-Harnessing Efficiency.- Botanical Leaves: Groovy Terrain.- Snake Skin: Small Scales With a Large Scale Impact.- Gecko Pads: A Force to Be Reckoned With.- Butterfly Wings: Nature’s Fluttering Kaleidoscope.- Frog Skin: A Giant Leap for Engineering Applications.- Spider Silk: A Sticky Situation.
Discusses natural surfaces in a format that is accessible to less technical readers
Contains material on natural surfaces that can be found locally
Encourages readers to explore the engineering value of the natural surfaces surrounding them
Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras
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