Silk Polymers: Materials Science and Biotechnology (Acs Symposium Series,) [Hardcover]

David Kaplan (Editor), W. Wade Adams (Editor), Barry Farmer (Editor), Christopher Viney (Editor)

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Publication Date: May 5, 1994 | ISBN-10: 0841227438 | ISBN-13: 978-0841227439

Characterizes the mechanical and molecular structure of silks with an emphasis on development and application of high-performance and composite materials. Discusses the synthesis of native and synthetic silks and silk-like materials, with particular focus on genetic encoding and engineering. Examines the structure-property relationship of silks and silk-like materials. Serves as an aid in the design of polymers targeted for specific functions.

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Hardcover: 370 pages
Publisher: American Chemical Society (May 5, 1994)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0841227438
ISBN-13: 978-0841227439
Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,415,309 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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