Bio-Inspired Materials and Sensing Systems

by Peter D.E. Biggins, Anne Kusterbeck, John A. Hiltz, et al.

Can scientists and engineers replicate Nature and develop systems that operate in extreme environments? Bio-inspiration is an established concept which is developing to meet the needs of the many challenges we face particularly in defence and security. This book explores the potential of bio-inspired materials and sensing systems together with examples of how they are being implemented. It is not an exhaustive study of the subject but provides...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1849731217
• ISBN13: 9781849731218
• Release Date: February 2011
• Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry
• Length: 151 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.2" x 9.4"