Biologically Inspired Textiles

Informationen zum Autor Albert Abbott is renowned molecular geneticist and a Professor in the Department of Genetics and Biochemistry at Clemson University. Michael Ellison is a Professor in the School of Materials Science and Engineering at Clemson University! USA. He has established a large international research program in biomimetic advanced materials. Klappentext Biologically inspired textiles are those that take ideas from nature and implement them in new fibres and fabrics. This collection draws together research to explain how biologically inspired technologies can meet the needs of industry for cutting edge textile designs and products. Zusammenfassung Biologically inspired textiles are those that take ideas from nature and implement them in new fibres and fabrics. This collection draws together research to explain how biologically inspired technologies can meet the needs of industry for cutting edge textile designs and products. Inhaltsverzeichnis Part 1 Biomimetic principles! production and properties: Recombinant DNA methods applied to the production of protein-based fibers as biomaterials; Purification of protein solutions; Spinning of fibers from protein solutions; Biomimetic principles of spider silk for high-performance fibers; A Biomimetic approach to the production of sustainable structural composites using plant fibers. Part 2 Biomimetic applications in textiles: Biomimetic principles in clothing technology; Self-cleaning textiles using the lotus effect; Analysing the thermal properties of animal furs for the production of artificial furs; The role of plant stems in providing biomimetic solutions for innovative textiles in composites; Bionic developments based on textile materials for technical applications.

Détails du produit

• Auteurs: a Ellison Abbott
• Collaboration: A Abbott (Editeur), A. Abbott (Editeur), Albert Abbott (Editeur), M (Clemson University Ellison (Editeur), M. Ellison (Editeur), Michael Ellison (Editeur)
• Edition: ELSEVIER SCIENCE BV
• Langues: Anglais
• Format d'édition: Livre Relié
• Sortie: 30.09.2008
• EAN: 9781845692476
• ISBN: 978-1-84569-247-6
• Pages: 244
• Thèmes: Woodhead Publishing Series in Textiles; Woodhead Publishing Textiles
• Catégorie: Sciences naturelles, médecine, informatique, technique > Biologie > Génétique