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Coordination Chemistry in Protein Cages

Author : Takafumi Ueno
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118571843
Total Pages : 528 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (185 download)

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Download or read book Coordination Chemistry in Protein Cages written by Takafumi Ueno and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-03-22 with total page 528 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sets the stage for the design and application of new protein cages Featuring contributions from a team of international experts in the coordination chemistry of biological systems, this book enables readers to understand and take advantage of the fascinating internal molecular environment of protein cages. With the aid of modern organic and polymer techniques, the authors explain step by step how to design and construct a variety of protein cages. Moreover, the authors describe current applications of protein cages, setting the foundation for the development of new applications in biology, nanotechnology, synthetic chemistry, and other disciplines. Based on a thorough review of the literature as well as the authors' own laboratory experience, Coordination Chemistry in Protein Cages Sets forth the principles of coordination reactions in natural protein cages Details the fundamental design of coordination sites of small artificial metalloproteins as the basis for protein cage design Describes the supramolecular design and assembly of protein cages for or by metal coordination Examines the latest applications of protein cages in biology and nanotechnology Describes the principles of coordination chemistry that govern self-assembly of synthetic cage-like molecules Chapters are filled with detailed figures to help readers understand the complex structure, design, and application of protein cages. Extensive references at the end of each chapter serve as a gateway to important original research studies and reviews in the field. With its detailed review of basic principles, design, and applications, Coordination Chemistry in Protein Cages is recommended for investigators working in biological inorganic chemistry, biological organic chemistry, and nanoscience.

Protein Cages

Author : Takafumi Ueno
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 1071632221
Total Pages : 422 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (716 download)

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Download or read book Protein Cages written by Takafumi Ueno and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2023-06-12 with total page 422 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume provides the latest methods for synthesis, structural analysis, and elucidation of the mechanism. Chapters guide readers through methods on protein cages for nanotechnology, analyze designed protein cages, determine the structures, and even perform theoretical analysis. Written in the format of the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series, each chapter includes an introduction to the topic, lists necessary materials and reagents, includes tips on troubleshooting and known pitfalls, and step-by-step, readily reproducible protocols. Authoritative and cutting-edge, Protein Cages: Methods and Protocols aims to be a useful and practical guide to new researchers and experts looking to expand their knowledge.

Comprehensive Inorganic Chemistry II

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Publisher : Newnes
ISBN 13 : 0080965296
Total Pages : 7694 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (89 download)

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Download or read book Comprehensive Inorganic Chemistry II written by and published by Newnes. This book was released on 2013-07-23 with total page 7694 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Comprehensive Inorganic Chemistry II, Nine Volume Set reviews and examines topics of relevance to today’s inorganic chemists. Covering more interdisciplinary and high impact areas, Comprehensive Inorganic Chemistry II includes biological inorganic chemistry, solid state chemistry, materials chemistry, and nanoscience. The work is designed to follow on, with a different viewpoint and format, from our 1973 work, Comprehensive Inorganic Chemistry, edited by Bailar, Emeléus, Nyholm, and Trotman-Dickenson, which has received over 2,000 citations. The new work will also complement other recent Elsevier works in this area, Comprehensive Coordination Chemistry and Comprehensive Organometallic Chemistry, to form a trio of works covering the whole of modern inorganic chemistry. Chapters are designed to provide a valuable, long-standing scientific resource for both advanced students new to an area and researchers who need further background or answers to a particular problem on the elements, their compounds, or applications. Chapters are written by teams of leading experts, under the guidance of the Volume Editors and the Editors-in-Chief. The articles are written at a level that allows undergraduate students to understand the material, while providing active researchers with a ready reference resource for information in the field. The chapters will not provide basic data on the elements, which is available from many sources (and the original work), but instead concentrate on applications of the elements and their compounds. Provides a comprehensive review which serves to put many advances in perspective and allows the reader to make connections to related fields, such as: biological inorganic chemistry, materials chemistry, solid state chemistry and nanoscience Inorganic chemistry is rapidly developing, which brings about the need for a reference resource such as this that summarise recent developments and simultaneously provide background information Forms the new definitive source for researchers interested in elements and their applications; completely replacing the highly cited first edition, which published in 1973

Protein Cages

Author : Brendan P. Orner
Publisher : Humana
ISBN 13 : 9781493946709
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (467 download)

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Download or read book Protein Cages written by Brendan P. Orner and published by Humana. This book was released on 2016-08-23 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume emphasizes new techniques to help understand protein cages and to apply them to a variety of technologies, highlighting the expertise of researchers based on three continents. Protein cages are currently inspiring diverse scientific disciplines and are therefore at the crossroads of extremely widely-scoped research, which is reflected in the detailed chapters of Protein Cages: Methods and Protocols. From nanomaterials studies and iron particles to computational strategies and Atomic Force Microscopy, the chapters herein collectively provide an introduction to the rich world of protein cage research and specific techniques to understand and exploit this fascinating class of proteins. Written in the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series format, chapters begin with an introduction to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. Practical and cutting-edge, Protein Cages: Methods and Protocols will help to inspire and further propel the current multi-disciplinary enthusiasm in studying and discovering new applications for protein cages.

Microbial Enzymes and Biotechniques

Author : Pratyoosh Shukla
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 9811568952
Total Pages : 257 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (115 download)

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Book Synopsis Microbial Enzymes and Biotechniques by : Pratyoosh Shukla

Download or read book Microbial Enzymes and Biotechniques written by Pratyoosh Shukla and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-10-09 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book compiles the latest research on the multifarious roles of microbial enzymes, and provides an overview of microbial enzymes and biotechnologies. It discusses the use of microbial enzymes in innovative areas like nanomedicine and synthetic biotechnology, as well as the use of starch digesting enzymes and bioactive proteins as biotherapeutics, all of which have applications in modern drug discovery processes. The book also examines the concept of microbial biotransformation and protein engineering, and covers topics such as the immobilization of therapeutic enzymes, bioengineering of enzymes for bioactive compounds, the production of hydrolytic and oxidative enzymes from plant raw materials, and prebiotics and probiotics. Given its multidisciplinary scope, this book will appeal to researchers and industry experts in the fields of microbiology, biotechnology and molecular medicine.

Peptide, Protein and Enzyme Design

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Publisher : Academic Press
ISBN 13 : 0128054344
Total Pages : 686 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (28 download)

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Download or read book Peptide, Protein and Enzyme Design written by and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2016-08-27 with total page 686 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: De Novo Enzyme Design, the newest volume in the Methods in Enzymology series, continues the legacy of this premier serial with quality chapters authored by leaders in the field. This volume includes the design of metal binding maquettes, insertion of non-natural cofactors, Cu metallopeptides, non-covalent interactions in peptide assemblies, peptide binding and bundling, heteronuclear metalloenzymes, florinated peptides, De Novo imaging agents, and protein-protein interaction. - Continues the legacy of this premier serial with quality chapters on de novo enzyme design - Represents the newest volume in the Methods in Enzymology series, providing premier, quality chapters authored by leaders in the field - Ideal reference for those interested in the study of enzyme design that looks at both structure and mechanism

Macromolecular Protein Complexes

Author : J. Robin Harris
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319465031
Total Pages : 571 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (194 download)

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Download or read book Macromolecular Protein Complexes written by J. Robin Harris and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-03-07 with total page 571 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume of the established Subcellular Biochemistry series presents 20 chapters dealing with a broad range of interesting protein complexes. It will enable researchers to readily appreciate the major contribution from both X-ray crystallography and cryo-electron microscopy in this field of study. The biological significance of these structural studies is emphasised throughout the book. The diversity of the material included here indicates the breadth of this field and the tremendous progress that has been made in recent years. The book is directed primarily to advanced students and researchers in structural biology, and others in the biochemical sciences. It will be supplemented by other related books within the Subcellular Biochemistry series. One of the Editors (JM-W) is actively involved in structural biology and the other (JRH), as a retired academic and the Series Editor of Subcellular Biochemistry, has long experience at editing multi-author books./div

Surface Chemistry of Nanobiomaterials

Author : Alexandru Grumezescu
Publisher : William Andrew
ISBN 13 : 0323428843
Total Pages : 530 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (234 download)

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Download or read book Surface Chemistry of Nanobiomaterials written by Alexandru Grumezescu and published by William Andrew. This book was released on 2016-02-03 with total page 530 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Surface Chemistry of Nanobiomaterials brings together the most recent findings regarding the surface modification of currently used nanomaterials, which is a field that has become increasingly important during the last decade. This book enables the results of current research to reach those who wish to use this knowledge in an applied setting. Leading researchers from around the world present various types of nanobiomaterials, such as quantum dots (QDs), carbon nanotubes, silver nanoparticles, copper oxide, zinc oxide, magnesium oxide, magnetite, hydroxyapatite and graphene, and discuss their related functionalization strategies. This book will be of interest to postdoctoral researchers, professors and students engaged in the fields of materials science, biotechnology and applied chemistry. It will also be highly valuable to those working in industry, including pharmaceutics and biotechnology companies, medical researchers, biomedical engineers and advanced clinicians. - An up-to-date and highly structured reference source for researchers, practitioners and students working in biomedical, biotechnological and engineering fields - A valuable guide to recent scientific developments, covering major and emerging applications of nanomaterials in the biomedical field - Proposes novel opportunities and ideas for developing or improving technologies in nanomedicine and nanobiology

Metal–Molecular Assembly for Functional Materials

Author : Yutaka Matsuo
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 4431543708
Total Pages : 94 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (315 download)

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Download or read book Metal–Molecular Assembly for Functional Materials written by Yutaka Matsuo and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-09-03 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book focuses on modern coordination chemistry, covering porous coordination polymers, metalloproteins, metallopeptides, nanoclusters, nanocapsules, aligned polymers, and fullerenes. As well, it deals with applications to electronic devices and surface characterization. These wide-ranging topics are integrally described from the perspectives of dimensionality (one-, two-, and three-dimension), new materials design, synthesis, molecular assembly, function and application. The nine chapters making up this book have been authored by scientists who are at the cutting edge of research in this particular field. The level is appropriate for graduate students, post-doc researchers, and new faculty members whose aim is to become familiar with modern coordination chemistry from its basics to applications.

Protein Self-Assembly

Author : Jennifer J. McManus
Publisher : Humana
ISBN 13 : 9781493996803
Total Pages : 266 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (968 download)

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Download or read book Protein Self-Assembly written by Jennifer J. McManus and published by Humana. This book was released on 2020-08-08 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume explores experimental and computational approaches to measuring the most widely studied protein assemblies, including condensed liquid phases, aggregates, and crystals. The chapters in this book are organized into three parts: Part One looks at the techniques used to measure protein-protein interactions and equilibrium protein phases in dilute and concentrated protein solutions; Part Two describes methods to measure kinetics of aggregation and to characterize the assembled state; and Part Three details several different computational approaches that are currently used to help researchers understand protein self-assembly. Written in the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series format, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. Thorough and cutting-edge, Protein Self-Assembly: Methods and Protocols is a valuable resource for researchers who are interested in learning more about this developing field.

Biological Inorganic Chemistry

Author : Robert R. Crichton
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 044453783X
Total Pages : 473 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (445 download)

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Download or read book Biological Inorganic Chemistry written by Robert R. Crichton and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2012-01-25 with total page 473 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Biological Inorganic Chemistry: A New Introduction to Molecular Structure and Function, Second Edition, provides a comprehensive discussion of the biochemical aspects of metals in living systems. Beginning with an overview of metals and selected nonmetals in biology, the book then discusses the following concepts: basic coordination chemistry for biologists; structural and molecular biology for chemists; biological ligands for metal ions; intermediary metabolism and bioenergetics; and methods to study metals in biological systems. The book also covers metal assimilation pathways; transport, storage, and homeostasis of metal ions; sodium and potassium channels and pumps; magnesium phosphate metabolism and photoreceptors; calcium and cellular signaling; the catalytic role of several classes of mononuclear zinc enzymes; the biological chemistry of iron; and copper chemistry and biochemistry. In addition, the book discusses nickel and cobalt enzymes; manganese chemistry and biochemistry; molybdenum, tungsten, vanadium, and chromium; non-metals in biology; biomineralization; metals in the brain; metals and neurodegeneration; metals in medicine and metals as drugs; and metals in the environment. - Winner of a 2013 Textbook Excellence Awards (Texty) from the Text and Academic Authors Association - Readable style, complemented by anecdotes and footnotes - Enables the reader to more readily grasp the biological and clinical relevance of the subject - Color illustrations enable easy visualization of molecular mechanisms

Bioinspired Chemistry: From Enzymes To Synthetic Models

Author : Marius Reglier
Publisher : World Scientific
ISBN 13 : 981327445X
Total Pages : 291 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (132 download)

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Book Synopsis Bioinspired Chemistry: From Enzymes To Synthetic Models by : Marius Reglier

Download or read book Bioinspired Chemistry: From Enzymes To Synthetic Models written by Marius Reglier and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2019-03-08 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The observation of Nature is an inexhaustible source of inspiration to promote innovations in chemistry. The bioinspired approach is a revolution in our paradigms because it is not based on what we can take to nature, but on what we can learn from it. Enzymatic systems involved in solar energy conversion (photosystem), hydrogen production (hydrogenases), dioxygen activation (oxydases et oxygenases), CO₂ reduction (CO dehydrogenase) use abundant and cheap starting material such as O₂, H₂O and CO₂. Inspiration of these biological systems is a solution to make our chemical processes greener. These are some of the many challenges that bioinspired chemistry is able to take up.A number of the recent developments in bioinspired chemistry are discussed, including some descriptions on the biological systems that are the source of inspiration. This book is a guide to where bioinspired chemistry will be in the near future and provides a thoughtful perspective on how bioinspiration could change our world.

Comprehensive Nanoscience and Technology

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Publisher : Academic Press
ISBN 13 : 0123743966
Total Pages : 2785 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (237 download)

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Download or read book Comprehensive Nanoscience and Technology written by and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2010-10-29 with total page 2785 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the Introduction: Nanotechnology and its underpinning sciences are progressing with unprecedented rapidity. With technical advances in a variety of nanoscale fabrication and manipulation technologies, the whole topical area is maturing into a vibrant field that is generating new scientific research and a burgeoning range of commercial applications, with an annual market already at the trillion dollar threshold. The means of fabricating and controlling matter on the nanoscale afford striking and unprecedented opportunities to exploit a variety of exotic phenomena such as quantum, nanophotonic and nanoelectromechanical effects. Moreover, researchers are elucidating new perspectives on the electronic and optical properties of matter because of the way that nanoscale materials bridge the disparate theories describing molecules and bulk matter. Surface phenomena also gain a greatly increased significance; even the well-known link between chemical reactivity and surface-to-volume ratio becomes a major determinant of physical properties, when it operates over nanoscale dimensions. Against this background, this comprehensive work is designed to address the need for a dynamic, authoritative and readily accessible source of information, capturing the full breadth of the subject. Its six volumes, covering a broad spectrum of disciplines including material sciences, chemistry, physics and life sciences, have been written and edited by an outstanding team of international experts. Addressing an extensive, cross-disciplinary audience, each chapter aims to cover key developments in a scholarly, readable and critical style, providing an indispensible first point of entry to the literature for scientists and technologists from interdisciplinary fields. The work focuses on the major classes of nanomaterials in terms of their synthesis, structure and applications, reviewing nanomaterials and their respective technologies in well-structured and comprehensive articles with extensive cross-references. It has been a constant surprise and delight to have found, amongst the rapidly escalating number who work in nanoscience and technology, so many highly esteemed authors willing to contribute. Sharing our anticipation of a major addition to the literature, they have also captured the excitement of the field itself in each carefully crafted chapter. Along with our painstaking and meticulous volume editors, full credit for the success of this enterprise must go to these individuals, together with our thanks for (largely) adhering to the given deadlines. Lastly, we record our sincere thanks and appreciation for the skills and professionalism of the numerous Elsevier staff who have been involved in this project, notably Fiona Geraghty, Megan Palmer and Greg Harris, and especially Donna De Weerd-Wilson who has steered it through from its inception. We have greatly enjoyed working with them all, as we have with each other.

Fundamentals and Applications of Magnetic Materials

Author : Kannan M. Krishnan
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0191066400
Total Pages : 816 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Fundamentals and Applications of Magnetic Materials written by Kannan M. Krishnan and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2016-10-06 with total page 816 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Students and researchers looking for a comprehensive textbook on magnetism, magnetic materials and related applications will find in this book an excellent explanation of the field. Chapters progress logically from the physics of magnetism, to magnetic phenomena in materials, to size and dimensionality effects, to applications. Beginning with a description of magnetic phenomena and measurements on a macroscopic scale, the book then presents discussions of intrinsic and phenomenological concepts of magnetism such as electronic magnetic moments and classical, quantum, and band theories of magnetic behavior. It then covers ordered magnetic materials (emphasizing their structure-sensitive properties) and magnetic phenomena, including magnetic anisotropy, magnetostriction, and magnetic domain structures and dynamics. What follows is a comprehensive description of imaging methods to resolve magnetic microstructures (domains) along with an introduction to micromagnetic modeling. The book then explores in detail size (small particles) and dimensionality (surface and interfaces) effects — the underpinnings of nanoscience and nanotechnology that are brought into sharp focus by magnetism. The hallmark of modern science is its interdisciplinarity, and the second half of the book offers interdisciplinary discussions of information technology, magnetoelectronics and the future of biomedicine via recent developments in magnetism. Modern materials with tailored properties require careful synthetic and characterization strategies. The book also includes relevant details of the chemical synthesis of small particles and the physical deposition of ultra thin films. In addition, the book presents details of state-of-the-art characterization methods and summaries of representative families of materials, including tables of properties. CGS equivalents (to SI) are included.

Magnetic Nanoparticles

Author : Nguyen TK Thanh
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1439869324
Total Pages : 613 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (398 download)

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Download or read book Magnetic Nanoparticles written by Nguyen TK Thanh and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2012-02-01 with total page 613 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offering the latest information in magnetic nanoparticle (MNP) research, Magnetic Nanoparticles: From Fabrication to Clinical Applications provides a comprehensive review, from synthesis, characterization, and biofunctionalization to clinical applications of MNPs, including the diagnosis and treatment of cancers. This book, written by some of the most qualified experts in the field, not only fills a hole in the literature, but also bridges the gaps between all the different areas in this field. Translational research on tailored magnetic nanoparticles for biomedical applications spans a variety of disciplines, and putting together the most significant advances into a practical format is a challenging task. Balancing clinical applications with the underlying theory and foundational science behind these new discoveries, Magnetic Nanoparticles: From Fabrication to Clinical Applications supplies a toolbox of solutions and ideas for scientists in the field and for young researchers interested in magnetic nanoparticles.

Dioxygen-dependent Heme Enzymes

Author : Masao Ikeda-Saito
Publisher : Royal Society of Chemistry
ISBN 13 : 178801541X
Total Pages : 406 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (88 download)

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Download or read book Dioxygen-dependent Heme Enzymes written by Masao Ikeda-Saito and published by Royal Society of Chemistry. This book was released on 2018-10-01 with total page 406 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Aerobic organisms have evolved to utilise the intrinsic oxidising power of oxygen from the atmosphere. This so-called 'activation' of oxygen is often catalysed by a heme-containing enzyme. This book highlights the many and varied catalytic activities of O2-dependent heme–iron enzymes, including monoxygenases and cytochrome P450, dioxygenases, oxidases and model heme systems. Dioxygen-dependent Heme Enzymes will be a useful resource for postgraduate students and researchers in biochemistry and metallobiology working in, or moving into, research areas involving heme proteins.

Bio-Inspired Nanotechnology

Author : Marc R. Knecht
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 146149446X
Total Pages : 317 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (614 download)

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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.