Download or read book Bio-Inspired Nanotechnology written by Marc R. Knecht and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2014-04-12 with total page 317 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book focuses on the use of bio-inspired and biomimetic methods for the fabrication and activation of nanomaterials. This includes studies concerning the binding of the biomolecules to the surface of inorganic structures, structure/function relationships of the final materials and extensive discussions on the final applications of such biomimetic materials in unique applications including energy harvesting/storage, biomedical diagnostics and materials assembly.