Modeling and Simulation of Capsules and Biological Cells (Hardcover)

by C. Pozrikidis (Editor) "Natural capsules such as cells and eggs, and artificial capsules with various constitutions are encountered in a broad range of biological and engineering applications..." (more)
Key Phrases: capsule mobility, red blood cell motion, capsule breakup, Fluid Mech, Colloid Interf, Academic Press (more...)

Editorial Reviews

Review
A collection of individual contributed chapters edited by Professor Pozrikidis focussing on the mathematical modeling of biological cells from the very important perspective of biomechanics, is a very welcome and important contribution in this regard, and demonstrates in a very elegant way the particular methods and facts from the rich field of mathematics that can be brought to bear on modeling cells and cell membranes. …It is a very well-written book which will, at the very least, provide any interested reader with an excellent starting point to study the biomechanics of cell and membranes.
-Mathematical Biosciences, Mark A. J. Chaplain, The SIMBIOS Centre, Division of Mathematics, University of Dundee, Scotland

A collection of individual contributed chapters edited by Professor Pozrikidis focussing on the mathematical modeling of biological cells from the very important perspective of biomechanics, is a very welcome and important contribution in this regard, and demonstrates in a very elegant way the particular methods and facts from the rich field of mathematics that can be brought to bear on modeling cells and cell membranes. …It is a very well-written book which will, at the very least, provide any interested reader with an excellent starting point to study the biomechanics of cell and membranes.
-Mathematical Biosciences, Mark A. J. Chaplain, The SIMBIOS Centre, Division of Mathematics, University of Dundee, Scotland

… a work that presents the state of the art on a new subject which bears great relevance … . Some new, challenging open problems originating from the present simulation inadequacies [appear in] this updated and very interesting presentation.
- Mathematical Reviews, Issue 2005b
It is both timely, in view of the rapidly growing interest in modeling flow-structure interaction at the cellular level, and relatively approachable, being generally well written and concise…the book serves effectively as a means of providing a rapid overview of a number of important areas in the modeling of cells, particularly biological cells in the cardiovascular system…the book satisfies the stated objectives, which are to act as reference and as introductory text, and it is to be recommended.
- Journal of Fluid Mechanics, Vol. 534, 2005

… a work that presents the state of the art on a new subject which bears great relevance … . Some new, challenging open problems originating from the present simulation inadequacies [appear in] this updated and very interesting presentation.
- Mathematical Reviews, Issue 2005b
It is both timely, in view of the rapidly growing interest in modeling flow-structure interaction at the cellular level, and relatively approachable, being generally well written and concise…the book serves effectively as a means of providing a rapid overview of a number of important areas in the modeling of cells, particularly biological cells in the cardiovascular system…the book satisfies the stated objectives, which are to act as reference and as introductory text, and it is to be recommended.
- Journal of Fluid Mechanics, Vol. 534, 2005

Product Description
In the past three decades, considerable progress has been made in the mathematical analysis, modeling, and simulation of the fluid dynamics of liquid capsules and biological cells. In this book, leaders in the field explore topics related to the modeling and numerical simulation of capsule fluid dynamics and cell biomechanics. Providing an outstanding overview of the subject, the authors include results from their own ongoing research. The book covers the fundamentals of cell and membrane mechanics, modeling hydrodynamics under various flow conditions, and drop and bubble dynamics associated with temperature variations and surfactant transport. The clear exposition and stand-alone format provided by Modeling and Simulation of Capsules and Biological Cells puts state-of-the-art information in a single source that will undoubtedly motivate further work in this developing field.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 344 pages
• Publisher: Chapman & Hall/CRC; 1 edition (May 28, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1584883596
• ISBN-13: 978-1584883593
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.3 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
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