This book focuses on the assembly, organization and resultant collective dynamics of soft matter systems maintained away from equilibrium by an energy flux. Living matter is the ultimate example of such systems, which are comprised of different constituents on very different scales (ions, nucleic acids, proteins, cells). The result of their diverse interactions, maintained using the energy from physiological processes, is a fantastically well-organized and dynamic whole. This work describes results from minimal, biomimetic systems and primarily investigates membranes and active emulsions, as well as key aspects of both soft matter and non-equilibrium phenomena. It is shown that these minimal reconstitutions are already capable of a range of complex behaviour such as nonlinear electric responses, chemical communication and locomotion. These studies will bring us closer to a fundamental understanding of complex systems by reconstituting key aspects of their form and function in simple model systems. Further, they may also serve as the first technological steps towards artificial soft functional matter.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Springer International Publishing Ag
ISBN-13
9783319007342
eBay Product ID (ePID)
176997148
Product Key Features
Subject Area
Mechanical Engineering
Author
Shashi Thutupalli
Publication Name
Towards Autonomous Soft Matter Systems: Experiments on Membranes and Active Emulsions
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Subject
Chemistry, Physics
Publication Year
2013
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
127 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
235mm
Item Width
155mm
Item Weight
3495g
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Shashi Thutupalli
Series Title
Springer Theses
Country/Region of Manufacture
Switzerland
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