Bionanocomposites: Integrating Biological Processes for Bio-inspired Nanotechnologies

Beginning with a general overview of nanocomposites, Bionanocomposites: Integrating Biological Processes for Bio-inspired Nanotechnologies details the systems available in nature (nucleic acids, proteins, carbohydrates, lipids) that
can be integrated within suitable inorganic matrices for specific applications.  Describing the relationship between architecture, hierarchy and function, thes book aims at pointing out how bio-systems could be key components of nanocomposites. The text then reviews the design principles, structures, functions and applications of bionanocomposites. It also includes a section presenting related technical methods to help  readers identify and
understand the most widely used analytical tools such as mass spectrometry, calorimetry, and impedance spectroscopy, among others.