Adhesion of Cells, Viruses and Nanoparticles

Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Science, Chemistry, Physical & Theoretical
Cover of the book Adhesion of Cells, Viruses and Nanoparticles by Kevin Kendall, Michaela Kendall, Florian Rehfeldt, Springer Netherlands
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Kevin Kendall, Michaela Kendall, Florian Rehfeldt ISBN: 9789048125852
Publisher: Springer Netherlands Publication: November 15, 2010
Imprint: Springer Language: English
Author: Kevin Kendall, Michaela Kendall, Florian Rehfeldt
ISBN: 9789048125852
Publisher: Springer Netherlands
Publication: November 15, 2010
Imprint: Springer
Language: English

"Adhesion of Cells, Viruses and Nanoparticles" describes the adhesion of cells, viruses and nanoparticles starting from the basic principles of adhesion science, familiar to postgraduates, and leading on to recent research results.

The underlying theory is that of van der Waals forces acting between cells and substrates, embodied in the molecules lying at the surfaces, together with the geometry and elasticity of the materials involved.

The first part describes the fundamental background to adhesion principles, including the phenomenology, the important equations and the modeling ideas. Then the mechanisms of adhesion are explored in the second part, including the elastic deformations of spheres and the importance of the energy of adhesion as measured in various tests. It is demonstrated that adhesion of cells is statistical and depends on Brownian movement and on the complex multiple contacts that can form as cells move around. Then, detailed chapters on cell adhesion, contact of viruses and aggregation of nanoparticles follow in Part 3. Finally, the last chapter looks to the future understanding of cell adhesion and points out some interesting directions of research, development and treatment of diseases related to these phenomena.

This book is an ideal resource for researchers on adhesion molecules, receptors, cell and tissue culturing, virus infection, toxicity of nanoparticles and bioreactor fouling. It can also be used to support undergraduate and Masters level teaching courses.

"This is a fascinating book and it is an invaluable resource for understanding particle-particle/surface adhesion at micro- and nano- scales. I intend to keep one for my future reference and highly recommend it to my students."

(Prof. Zhibing Zhang, School of Chemical Engineering, University of Birmingham, UK)

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

"Adhesion of Cells, Viruses and Nanoparticles" describes the adhesion of cells, viruses and nanoparticles starting from the basic principles of adhesion science, familiar to postgraduates, and leading on to recent research results.

The underlying theory is that of van der Waals forces acting between cells and substrates, embodied in the molecules lying at the surfaces, together with the geometry and elasticity of the materials involved.

The first part describes the fundamental background to adhesion principles, including the phenomenology, the important equations and the modeling ideas. Then the mechanisms of adhesion are explored in the second part, including the elastic deformations of spheres and the importance of the energy of adhesion as measured in various tests. It is demonstrated that adhesion of cells is statistical and depends on Brownian movement and on the complex multiple contacts that can form as cells move around. Then, detailed chapters on cell adhesion, contact of viruses and aggregation of nanoparticles follow in Part 3. Finally, the last chapter looks to the future understanding of cell adhesion and points out some interesting directions of research, development and treatment of diseases related to these phenomena.

This book is an ideal resource for researchers on adhesion molecules, receptors, cell and tissue culturing, virus infection, toxicity of nanoparticles and bioreactor fouling. It can also be used to support undergraduate and Masters level teaching courses.

"This is a fascinating book and it is an invaluable resource for understanding particle-particle/surface adhesion at micro- and nano- scales. I intend to keep one for my future reference and highly recommend it to my students."

(Prof. Zhibing Zhang, School of Chemical Engineering, University of Birmingham, UK)

More books from Springer Netherlands

Cover of the book Tools for Drought Mitigation in Mediterranean Regions by Kevin Kendall, Michaela Kendall, Florian Rehfeldt
Cover of the book The Philosophy of Wilfrid Sellars: Queries and Extensions by Kevin Kendall, Michaela Kendall, Florian Rehfeldt
Cover of the book Probabilities, Causes and Propensities in Physics by Kevin Kendall, Michaela Kendall, Florian Rehfeldt
Cover of the book Regional Assessment of Climate Change in the Mediterranean by Kevin Kendall, Michaela Kendall, Florian Rehfeldt
Cover of the book Sustainable Biotechnology by Kevin Kendall, Michaela Kendall, Florian Rehfeldt
Cover of the book Engineering Design by Kevin Kendall, Michaela Kendall, Florian Rehfeldt
Cover of the book Environmental Technology by Kevin Kendall, Michaela Kendall, Florian Rehfeldt
Cover of the book Philosophy and Grammar by Kevin Kendall, Michaela Kendall, Florian Rehfeldt
Cover of the book Structure and Physics of Viruses by Kevin Kendall, Michaela Kendall, Florian Rehfeldt
Cover of the book Philosophical Perspectives on Compulsory Education by Kevin Kendall, Michaela Kendall, Florian Rehfeldt
Cover of the book Hypertension, Fluid-Electrolytes, and Tubulopathies in Pediatric Nephrology by Kevin Kendall, Michaela Kendall, Florian Rehfeldt
Cover of the book Response of Flood Events to Land Use and Climate Change by Kevin Kendall, Michaela Kendall, Florian Rehfeldt
Cover of the book Dual Tableaux: Foundations, Methodology, Case Studies by Kevin Kendall, Michaela Kendall, Florian Rehfeldt
Cover of the book Monitoring Ecological Condition in the Western United States by Kevin Kendall, Michaela Kendall, Florian Rehfeldt
Cover of the book Computational Psycholinguistics by Kevin Kendall, Michaela Kendall, Florian Rehfeldt
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy