Mechanics and Thermodynamics of Biomembranes

List of contents

1. Intensive Membrane Deformation and Rate of Deformation 2. Membrane Mechanical Equilibrium 3. Membrane Thermodynamics and Constitutive Relations 4. Biological Membrane Experiments

About the author

Eustace Anthony Evans

Summary

This tutorial provides an introduction to the determination of mechanical properties of biological membranes and methods of analysis useful in their interpretation. It is intended primarily for engineering and physical scientists who are interested in the physical behaviour and structure of biological membranes.

Product details

• Authors: Evans, Eustace Anthony Evans, Evan A. Evans, Evans Eustace Anthony, Richard Skalak
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.12.2018
• EAN: 9781315895239
• ISBN: 978-1-315-89523-9
• No. of pages: 262
• Subjects: Guides > Health > Alternative therapies; HEALTH & FITNESS / Alternative Therapies, Complementary therapies, healing & health, Complementary therapies, healing and health