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Biological and Biomimetic Adhesives: Challenges and Opportunities Editors: Romana Santos, Nick Aldred, Stanislav Gorb, Patrick Flammang


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Multiple Metal‐based Cross‐links: Protein Oxidation and Metal Coordination in a Biological Glue

A.M. Smith
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Pages 3 - 15

The Mineralized Byssus of Anomia Simplex: a Calcified Attachment System

H. Birkedal, S. Frølich, H. Leemreize, R. Stallbohm and Y.H. Tseng
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Pages 16 - 25

Qualitative and Quantitative Study of Spiny Starfish (Marthasterias Glacialis) Footprints Using Atomic Force Microscopy

L.J. Higgins and A.S. Mostaert
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Pages 26 - 37

How Geometry Affects the Adhesion of Gecko‐like Adhesives

M. Röhrig, M. Thiel, S. Bundschuh, M. Worgull and H. Hölscher
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Pages 41 - 64

Underwater Adhesion of Mushroom‐shaped Adhesive Microstructure: An Air‐entrapment Effect

E. Kizilkan, L. Heepe and S.N. Gorb
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Pages 65 - 71

Bio‐inspired Duplex Attachment Pad with Asymmetric Adhesion

J.Y. Chung and M.K. Chaudhury
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Pages 72 - 85

What Can We Learn from the Octopus?

F. Tramacere, L. Beccai and B. Mazzolai
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Pages 89 - 102

Mussel‐inspired Adhesive Interfaces for Biomedical Applications

H. Ceylan, A.B. Tekinay and M.O. Guler
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Pages 103 - 116

Characterization of Biomimetic Adhesives from the Red Alga Gracilaria Conferta for Biomedical Applications

S. Dimartino, I. Lir, M. Haber and R. Azhari
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Pages 117 - 131

Bacterial Adhesion Systems as an Alternative for the Industry: a Case Study

N. Cuesta‐Garrote, M.J. Escoto‐Palacios, F. Arán‐Ais and C. Orgilés‐Barceló
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Pages 132 - 146

Endothelial Cells Adhesion on Modified Polyurethane Surface as the Way to Fabricate a Novel Material for Cardiosurgery

P.A. Zietek, B.A. Butruk and T. Ciach
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Pages 149 - 163

The Use of Cell Outer Membrane Mimetic Surfaces in Order to Obtain Clot Resistant Coatings

M. Trzaskowski, B. Butruk and T. Ciach
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Pages 164 - 173

1ST International Conference on Biological and Biomimetic Adhesives

R. Santos, M. Almeida, M. Lopes and L.P. Lopes
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Pages 177 - 181

Subject Index
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Pages 183 - 186

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Publication details

https://doi.org/10.1039/9781849737135
Print publication date: 10 Jun 2013
Copyright year: 2013
Print ISBN: 978-1-84973-669-5
PDF eISBN: 978-1-84973-713-5

About this book

Due to their impressive performance biological adhesives have inspired the development of superior industrial adhesives. Biological adhesives often provide elegant solutions to engineering and biomedical requirements and are expected to inspire future technological innovations for adhesives for use in hostile conditions. Containing a selection of papers presented at the 1st International Conference on Biological and Biomimetic Adhesives, this book will showcase the latest advances in the chemical and structural characterisation of adhesives, the mechanical testing of adhesives and theory, fabrication and applications of biomimetic adhesives. Following the work of COST Action TD0909, the aim is to gain greater understanding of the mode of action of biological adhesives to allow successful development of improved synthetic counterparts. Appealing to a wide range of researchers in biology, chemistry, physics and engineering, the title provides the background and drive to improve scientific and technological progress in this important area.