subject:(Biomimetics)

San Jose State University

1. Diaz, Steven. A biomimetic approach to low-cost ceramic armors.

Degree: MS, Biomedical, Chemical & Materials Engineering, 2013, San Jose State University

URL: https://scholarworks.sjsu.edu/etd_theses/4384

► Armor used for ballistic protection applications is driven by three main factors: protection level, system weight, and cost. Engineered ceramic armors are an attractive… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Armor; Biomimetics

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Diaz, S. (2013). A biomimetic approach to low-cost ceramic armors. (Masters Thesis). San Jose State University. Retrieved from https://scholarworks.sjsu.edu/etd_theses/4384

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Diaz, Steven. “A biomimetic approach to low-cost ceramic armors.” 2013. Masters Thesis, San Jose State University. Accessed June 25, 2019. https://scholarworks.sjsu.edu/etd_theses/4384.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Diaz, Steven. “A biomimetic approach to low-cost ceramic armors.” 2013. Web. 25 Jun 2019.

Vancouver:

Diaz S. A biomimetic approach to low-cost ceramic armors. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. San Jose State University; 2013. [cited 2019 Jun 25]. Available from: https://scholarworks.sjsu.edu/etd_theses/4384.

Council of Science Editors:

Diaz S. A biomimetic approach to low-cost ceramic armors. [Masters Thesis]. San Jose State University; 2013. Available from: https://scholarworks.sjsu.edu/etd_theses/4384

University of Hong Kong

2. Bhoj, Manasi. A lab-centred approach for initiating early stage regeneration of dental pulp using specialised alginate biomimetic microenvironments.

Degree: M. Phil., 2015, University of Hong Kong

URL: Bhoj, M.. (2015). A lab-centred approach for initiating early stage regeneration of dental pulp using specialised alginate biomimetic microenvironments. (Thesis). University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong SAR. Retrieved from http://dx.doi.org/10.5353/th_b5731100 ; http://hdl.handle.net/10722/224667

► A living, self-supporting pulp tissue replacement for patients remains a considerable bioengineering challenge. As yet there is no method for engineering a self-sustaining living pulp… (more)

▼ A living, self-supporting pulp tissue replacement for patients remains a considerable bioengineering challenge. As yet there is no method for engineering a self-sustaining living pulp tissue that can be successfully transplanted into the patient and have any beneficial clinical outcomes. The main reason for this failure is the inability to reconstitute a functional blood vessel tubular network within the engineered pulp tissue. In addition, it has yet not been possible to engineer the various anatomically distinct structures and architectures of the healthy pulp tissue. The idea is that a bio-engineered pulp-like structure prior to transplantation will accelerate integration and reduce the potential for complications. Recently new strides are being taken to make a functioning living pulp tissue using the latest step by step enhancements that are occurring in biomimetic molecular engineering. The use of this basic tissue engineering processes of living organic matter in fabrication is ensuring that prospective lab-made tissue products are biologically compatible. Systems built into biomaterials involving self-assembly, feedback mechanisms will lead to realistic tissue replicates. The new methods include, fabricating biomimetic tissue frameworks with an array of keystone biochemical cues and structural cues. Alternatively others are suggesting that it is feasible to stimulate natural repair using small molecules and temporary frameworks together or independently. A typical tissue engineering strategy that also promises to work is to combine mixed cell populations and growth factors in a scaffold microenvironment. The hypothesis is that recreating an early stage tissue microenvironment-one that resembles the postnatal constitution that will initiate the autonomous reconstruction of native pulp tissue in vitro. As a result, a coherent self-sustaining and self-supporting tissue construct is prepared for rapid integration and remodeling. Our purpose, in this study is to create the formative elements for pulp tissue that go on to develop and regenerate into a functional living pulp tissue. The objective were firstly, to combine dental mesenchymal stem cells and human umbilical vein endothelial cells with limited key growth factors within a space filling the aalginate hydrogel. Secondly, to test the capacity of these encapsulated stem cells for proliferationon, and lastly, measure the capture level for soluble bio-chemicals and test the capacity of the system to release growth factors in a slow, continuous fashion. These are critical performance issues for building pulp de novo. There are more to be tackled in later stages of developing this technology. An alginate-RGD conjugated gel was used to encapsulate adult dental pulp mesenchymal stem cells and human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVEC) in the ratio of 1:1. It also served as a means for the targeted delivery of two key growth factors 〖VEGF〗¹²¹ (Vascular endothelial growth factor) and FGF-2 (Fibroblastic growth factor) towards the population of cells. In the…

Subjects/Keywords: Biomimetics; Dental pulp

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Bhoj, M. (2015). A lab-centred approach for initiating early stage regeneration of dental pulp using specialised alginate biomimetic microenvironments. (Masters Thesis). University of Hong Kong. Retrieved from Bhoj, M.. (2015). A lab-centred approach for initiating early stage regeneration of dental pulp using specialised alginate biomimetic microenvironments. (Thesis). University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong SAR. Retrieved from http://dx.doi.org/10.5353/th_b5731100 ; http://hdl.handle.net/10722/224667

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Bhoj, Manasi. “A lab-centred approach for initiating early stage regeneration of dental pulp using specialised alginate biomimetic microenvironments.” 2015. Masters Thesis, University of Hong Kong. Accessed June 25, 2019. Bhoj, M.. (2015). A lab-centred approach for initiating early stage regeneration of dental pulp using specialised alginate biomimetic microenvironments. (Thesis). University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong SAR. Retrieved from http://dx.doi.org/10.5353/th_b5731100 ; http://hdl.handle.net/10722/224667.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Bhoj, Manasi. “A lab-centred approach for initiating early stage regeneration of dental pulp using specialised alginate biomimetic microenvironments.” 2015. Web. 25 Jun 2019.

Vancouver:

Bhoj M. A lab-centred approach for initiating early stage regeneration of dental pulp using specialised alginate biomimetic microenvironments. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Hong Kong; 2015. [cited 2019 Jun 25]. Available from: Bhoj, M.. (2015). A lab-centred approach for initiating early stage regeneration of dental pulp using specialised alginate biomimetic microenvironments. (Thesis). University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong SAR. Retrieved from http://dx.doi.org/10.5353/th_b5731100 ; http://hdl.handle.net/10722/224667.

Council of Science Editors:

Bhoj M. A lab-centred approach for initiating early stage regeneration of dental pulp using specialised alginate biomimetic microenvironments. [Masters Thesis]. University of Hong Kong; 2015. Available from: Bhoj, M.. (2015). A lab-centred approach for initiating early stage regeneration of dental pulp using specialised alginate biomimetic microenvironments. (Thesis). University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong SAR. Retrieved from http://dx.doi.org/10.5353/th_b5731100 ; http://hdl.handle.net/10722/224667

Texas A&M University

3. Denny, Jason Adam. The Uptake, Transport, and Storage of Nickel in Cells: A Modeling Study of MN2S2 Complexes and Their Derivatives.

Degree: 2015, Texas A&M University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/155443

► Nickel is an essential metal in biological systems and numerous studies have investigated the import, regulation, utilization, and export in cells and the proteins involved.… (more)

▼ Nickel is an essential metal in biological systems and numerous studies have investigated the import, regulation, utilization, and export in cells and the proteins involved. Coordination complexes of nickel have been aimed at providing background information on exchange of nickel from N-rich binding sites used for import and storage to S-rich sites of the active enzymes. The model compounds were used to investigate a range of metal exchange reactions that are plausible during nickel homeostasis in cells. A comprehensive review has examined the MN2S2 complexes that have been synthesized-to-date and their structural aggregation properties when two to four metals bind to the available lone pair on the thiolate in MN2S2 complexes. The review summarized a wide range of modifications that are possible for MN2S2 complexes ranging from the metal used to the organic linker between the N and S donor atoms. The aggregation modes are largely determined by the coordination number preferences of the secondary metal(s). Another project attempted to quantify the electron donor properties and steric requirements of such MN2S2 metalloligands. Electronic donor properties were measured using the IR stretches in metal carbonyl reporter units. Attempts to quantify the spacial requirements of MN2S2 metalloligands were challenging due to the asymmetry of such ligands and several approaches were utilized such as the ligand cone angles (related to the famous Tolman cone angle) for monodentate binding, wedge angles for bidentate binding, or percent buried volume computations for both cases. A series of MN2S2O2 complexes was synthesized and metal exchange properties examined. The complexes could be obtained from S-modification of MN2S2 compounds of from the free N2S2 ligand followed by metallation. The study showed the hierarchy of metal exchange followed the Irving-Williams series of stability for first row transition metals: Fe2+ < Co2+ < Ni2+ < Cu2+ > Zn2+. The mechanism of exchange appears to occur through a ligand unwrapping/wrapping process similar to the previously investigated M(EDTA) systems by Margerum in the 1960?s. A wide range of biomimetic and inorganic compounds structures were solved using X-ray diffraction methods and figures for the finalized structures are presented. Advisors/Committee Members: Darensbourg, Marcetta Y (advisor), Darensbourg, Don J (committee member), Barondeau, David P (committee member), Hughbanks, Timothy R (committee member), Fernando, Sandun (committee member).

Subjects/Keywords: Chemistry; biomimetics; nickel; thiolates

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Denny, J. A. (2015). The Uptake, Transport, and Storage of Nickel in Cells: A Modeling Study of MN2S2 Complexes and Their Derivatives. (Thesis). Texas A&M University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/155443

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Denny, Jason Adam. “The Uptake, Transport, and Storage of Nickel in Cells: A Modeling Study of MN2S2 Complexes and Their Derivatives.” 2015. Thesis, Texas A&M University. Accessed June 25, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/155443.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Denny, Jason Adam. “The Uptake, Transport, and Storage of Nickel in Cells: A Modeling Study of MN2S2 Complexes and Their Derivatives.” 2015. Web. 25 Jun 2019.

Vancouver:

Denny JA. The Uptake, Transport, and Storage of Nickel in Cells: A Modeling Study of MN2S2 Complexes and Their Derivatives. [Internet] [Thesis]. Texas A&M University; 2015. [cited 2019 Jun 25]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/155443.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Denny JA. The Uptake, Transport, and Storage of Nickel in Cells: A Modeling Study of MN2S2 Complexes and Their Derivatives. [Thesis]. Texas A&M University; 2015. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/155443

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

4. Xiao, Junwu. Understanding and exploration of the biomineralization mechanisms for the controllable synthesis of nanomaterials.

Degree: 2012, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

URL: https://doi.org/10.14711/thesis-b1190202 ; http://repository.ust.hk/ir/bitstream/1783.1-7685/1/th_redirect.html

► This thesis is mainly concerned with understanding the biomineralization mechanisms, and further extrapolating them for the controllable synthesis of transition metal compound nanomaterials on graphene… (more)

▼ This thesis is mainly concerned with understanding the biomineralization mechanisms, and further extrapolating them for the controllable synthesis of transition metal compound nanomaterials on graphene sheets for energy storage applications in electrochemical capacitors and lithium ion batteries (LIB). Firstly, we have studied the mimetic biomineralization process of CaCO3 on a stearic acid or 1,2-dipalmitoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphatidylcholine (DPPC) Langmuir monolayer at the air-water interface by in-situ Brewster angle microscopy (BAM) and ex-situ electron microscopy. Amorphous calcium carbonate (ACC) precursors are directly nucleated from solvated ions prior to the crystal nuclei on a Langmuir monolayer. On a DPPC monolayer, numerous fresh ACC nanoparticles heterogeneously and continuously nucleated at the air-water interface are transformed into the metastable vaterite nanocrystals. Driven by the trend to decrease surface energy, the vaterite nanocrystals self-aggregate and grow into the loose-packed hollow ellipsoidal vaterite polycrystals. These nanocrystals in vaterite polycrystals are then gradually orientated in the same direction to evolve into tight-packed ellipsoidal mesocrystals. As the crystallization time is further increased, the metastable vaterite mesocrystals are eventually transformed into the most thermodynamically stable calcite crystals. The degree of transformation is found to be closely related to the surface pressure of DPPC monolayer, revealing that the surface energy plays a vital role in determining the transformation process. However, the biomineralization process is exactly carried out in bulk solution rather than at the air-water interface of Langmuir monolayer. To mimic the biomineralization process more realistically, we further study it in an insoluble chitosan scaffold. During the mimetic biomineralization process, small citrate molecules is used for controlling the nucleation and stabilization of ACC precursors, just like the acidic biomacromolecules in the biominerals, and insoluble chitosan scaffold provides a scaffolding framework for crystallization. The crystallization process is almost consistent with that on a Langmuir monolayer, following an amorphous precursor pathway: the supersaturation solution → amorphous precursors → nanocrystals → polycrystals → mesocrystals → single crystals. Secondly, organic and inorganic additives control over the shapes, sizes and phases of inorganic nanocrystals and arrange them into ordered structures from amorphous precursors in the organisms. This interesting phenomenon has galvanized many attempts to mimic the biomineralization process for synthesizing novel materials. We have studied the crystallization processes from small citrate molecules stabilized ACC precursors under cetyltrimethyl ammonium bromide (CTAB) micellar structures. Amorphous precursors, with a hydrated and disordered structure, are easily transformed and molded into CaCO3 crystals with novel morphologies, such as, hollow radiating cluster-like particles, hollow sheaf-like…

Subjects/Keywords: Biomineralization; Nanostructured materials – Synthesis; Biomimetics

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Xiao, J. (2012). Understanding and exploration of the biomineralization mechanisms for the controllable synthesis of nanomaterials. (Thesis). Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.14711/thesis-b1190202 ; http://repository.ust.hk/ir/bitstream/1783.1-7685/1/th_redirect.html

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Xiao, Junwu. “Understanding and exploration of the biomineralization mechanisms for the controllable synthesis of nanomaterials.” 2012. Thesis, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. Accessed June 25, 2019. https://doi.org/10.14711/thesis-b1190202 ; http://repository.ust.hk/ir/bitstream/1783.1-7685/1/th_redirect.html.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Xiao, Junwu. “Understanding and exploration of the biomineralization mechanisms for the controllable synthesis of nanomaterials.” 2012. Web. 25 Jun 2019.

Vancouver:

Xiao J. Understanding and exploration of the biomineralization mechanisms for the controllable synthesis of nanomaterials. [Internet] [Thesis]. Hong Kong University of Science and Technology; 2012. [cited 2019 Jun 25]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.14711/thesis-b1190202 ; http://repository.ust.hk/ir/bitstream/1783.1-7685/1/th_redirect.html.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Xiao J. Understanding and exploration of the biomineralization mechanisms for the controllable synthesis of nanomaterials. [Thesis]. Hong Kong University of Science and Technology; 2012. Available from: https://doi.org/10.14711/thesis-b1190202 ; http://repository.ust.hk/ir/bitstream/1783.1-7685/1/th_redirect.html

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Montana State University

5. Varpness, Zachary Bradley. Biomimetic synthesis of catalytic materials.

Degree: College of Letters & Science, 2007, Montana State University

URL: https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/2471

► Fn was also used as the platform for the synthesis of catalytic platinum alloys of zinc and nickel. The alloys synthesized in this method showed… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Catalysts.; Biomimetics.

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Varpness, Z. B. (2007). Biomimetic synthesis of catalytic materials. (Thesis). Montana State University. Retrieved from https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/2471

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Varpness, Zachary Bradley. “Biomimetic synthesis of catalytic materials.” 2007. Thesis, Montana State University. Accessed June 25, 2019. https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/2471.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Varpness, Zachary Bradley. “Biomimetic synthesis of catalytic materials.” 2007. Web. 25 Jun 2019.

Vancouver:

Varpness ZB. Biomimetic synthesis of catalytic materials. [Internet] [Thesis]. Montana State University; 2007. [cited 2019 Jun 25]. Available from: https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/2471.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Varpness ZB. Biomimetic synthesis of catalytic materials. [Thesis]. Montana State University; 2007. Available from: https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/2471

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Rutgers University

6. Abdo, Mohannad, 1983-. Biomimetic enzyme inhibitors.

Degree: PhD, Chemistry and Chemical Biology, 2010, Rutgers University

URL: http://hdl.rutgers.edu/1782.2/rucore10001600001.ETD.000052972

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Synthetic biomimetic compounds play crucial roles in virtually all aspects of biology and medicine. Their continual development contributes towards understanding and manipulating the normal action… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Biomimetics; Enzyme inhibitors; Organoselenium compounds

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Abdo, Mohannad, 1. (2010). Biomimetic enzyme inhibitors. (Doctoral Dissertation). Rutgers University. Retrieved from http://hdl.rutgers.edu/1782.2/rucore10001600001.ETD.000052972

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Abdo, Mohannad, 1983-. “Biomimetic enzyme inhibitors.” 2010. Doctoral Dissertation, Rutgers University. Accessed June 25, 2019. http://hdl.rutgers.edu/1782.2/rucore10001600001.ETD.000052972.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Abdo, Mohannad, 1983-. “Biomimetic enzyme inhibitors.” 2010. Web. 25 Jun 2019.

Vancouver:

Abdo, Mohannad 1. Biomimetic enzyme inhibitors. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Rutgers University; 2010. [cited 2019 Jun 25]. Available from: http://hdl.rutgers.edu/1782.2/rucore10001600001.ETD.000052972.

Council of Science Editors:

Abdo, Mohannad 1. Biomimetic enzyme inhibitors. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Rutgers University; 2010. Available from: http://hdl.rutgers.edu/1782.2/rucore10001600001.ETD.000052972

Vanderbilt University

7. Nesbitt, Jenny Eloise. Oceanic inspiration for biomaterial formation â investigations into biomimetic synthesis and characterization of inorganic oxide materials inspired by sea sponges and diatoms.

Degree: PhD, Chemistry, 2016, Vanderbilt University

URL: http://etd.library.vanderbilt.edu/available/etd-10082016-093834/ ;

► The work presented in this dissertation focuses on biomimetic studies of two systems of biosilification: a subset of unicellular algae, known as diatoms, and sea… (more)

▼ The work presented in this dissertation focuses on biomimetic studies of two systems of biosilification: a subset of unicellular algae, known as diatoms, and sea sponges. Chapter I introduces the topics represented in subsequent chapters, including biomineralization, biosilica deposition in sea sponges, biosilica deposition in diatom cell walls, previous biomimetic work, and typical laboratory-based metal oxide formation. Work in Chapter II describes the development of a library of dendrimer-based biomimics of diatom structure-directing organic material. These dendrimers were studied for their ability to precipitate a variety of in vitro silica and titania morphologies, dependent on electrostatic interactions. In Chapter III, two readily available proteases, trypsin and papain, are investigated as potential biomimics of the silicatein enzyme, found in sea sponges as the only known enzymatic example of biosilica formation. The active sites and 3D structure of each protease was studied for its role in metal oxide precipitation. Chapter IV discusses a bottom up approach to metal oxide patterning without the use of harsh chemicals typically used in lithography. The templating and metal oxide formation are characterized using nano-imaging techniques. Chapter V focuses on the biosilicification process in diatoms, presenting work on developing a screening assay of T. pseudonana, whose genome has been fully sequenced. The purpose of the assay is to determine molecules that probe the silicon metabolic cycle that result in morphological changes to the silica frustule. Progress towards the development of this screen is laid out, including growth optimization, plate processing, and plate analysis using colorimetric and fluorescent silica quantitation, as well as flow cytometry. Finally, in Chapter VI, conclusions and future directions of this field are discussed, both in terms of specific work discussed in this dissertation as well as in broader applications. Advisors/Committee Members: David W. Wright (chair), Charles M. Lukehart (committee member), Janet E. Macdonald (committee member), Scott A. Guelcher (committee member).

Subjects/Keywords: diatoms; silica; biomimetics; nanolithography

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Nesbitt, J. E. (2016). Oceanic inspiration for biomaterial formation â investigations into biomimetic synthesis and characterization of inorganic oxide materials inspired by sea sponges and diatoms. (Doctoral Dissertation). Vanderbilt University. Retrieved from http://etd.library.vanderbilt.edu/available/etd-10082016-093834/ ;

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Nesbitt, Jenny Eloise. “Oceanic inspiration for biomaterial formation â investigations into biomimetic synthesis and characterization of inorganic oxide materials inspired by sea sponges and diatoms.” 2016. Doctoral Dissertation, Vanderbilt University. Accessed June 25, 2019. http://etd.library.vanderbilt.edu/available/etd-10082016-093834/ ;.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Nesbitt, Jenny Eloise. “Oceanic inspiration for biomaterial formation â investigations into biomimetic synthesis and characterization of inorganic oxide materials inspired by sea sponges and diatoms.” 2016. Web. 25 Jun 2019.

Vancouver:

Nesbitt JE. Oceanic inspiration for biomaterial formation â investigations into biomimetic synthesis and characterization of inorganic oxide materials inspired by sea sponges and diatoms. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Vanderbilt University; 2016. [cited 2019 Jun 25]. Available from: http://etd.library.vanderbilt.edu/available/etd-10082016-093834/ ;.

Council of Science Editors:

Nesbitt JE. Oceanic inspiration for biomaterial formation â investigations into biomimetic synthesis and characterization of inorganic oxide materials inspired by sea sponges and diatoms. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Vanderbilt University; 2016. Available from: http://etd.library.vanderbilt.edu/available/etd-10082016-093834/ ;

Georgia Tech

8. Mulcahey, Thomas Ian. Autonomous cricket biosensors for acoustic localization.

Degree: MS, Mechanical Engineering, 2010, Georgia Tech

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1853/33833

► The goal of this project was to design networked arrays of cricket biosensors capable of localizing sources such as footsteps within dangerous environments, with a… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Biomimetics; Cerci; Cricket; Biosensors; Biosensors; Crickets; Acoustic localization; Biomimetics

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Mulcahey, T. I. (2010). Autonomous cricket biosensors for acoustic localization. (Masters Thesis). Georgia Tech. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1853/33833

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Mulcahey, Thomas Ian. “Autonomous cricket biosensors for acoustic localization.” 2010. Masters Thesis, Georgia Tech. Accessed June 25, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/1853/33833.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Mulcahey, Thomas Ian. “Autonomous cricket biosensors for acoustic localization.” 2010. Web. 25 Jun 2019.

Vancouver:

Mulcahey TI. Autonomous cricket biosensors for acoustic localization. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Georgia Tech; 2010. [cited 2019 Jun 25]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1853/33833.

Council of Science Editors:

Mulcahey TI. Autonomous cricket biosensors for acoustic localization. [Masters Thesis]. Georgia Tech; 2010. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1853/33833

University of Utah

9. Sarrazin, John Cody. Sequential growth, regrowth, and control of polypyrrole-metal coil composite artificial muscles.

Degree: PhD, Mechanical Engineering, 2015, University of Utah

URL: http://content.lib.utah.edu/cdm/singleitem/collection/etd3/id/3832/rec/2165

► Conducting polymer actuators have shown numerous improvements in mechanical performance over the last couple of decades, but can be better utilized in applications with the… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: actuator; artificial muscle; biomimetics; polymer; polymeric actuators

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Sarrazin, J. C. (2015). Sequential growth, regrowth, and control of polypyrrole-metal coil composite artificial muscles. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Utah. Retrieved from http://content.lib.utah.edu/cdm/singleitem/collection/etd3/id/3832/rec/2165

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Sarrazin, John Cody. “Sequential growth, regrowth, and control of polypyrrole-metal coil composite artificial muscles.” 2015. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Utah. Accessed June 25, 2019. http://content.lib.utah.edu/cdm/singleitem/collection/etd3/id/3832/rec/2165.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Sarrazin, John Cody. “Sequential growth, regrowth, and control of polypyrrole-metal coil composite artificial muscles.” 2015. Web. 25 Jun 2019.

Vancouver:

Sarrazin JC. Sequential growth, regrowth, and control of polypyrrole-metal coil composite artificial muscles. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Utah; 2015. [cited 2019 Jun 25]. Available from: http://content.lib.utah.edu/cdm/singleitem/collection/etd3/id/3832/rec/2165.

Council of Science Editors:

Sarrazin JC. Sequential growth, regrowth, and control of polypyrrole-metal coil composite artificial muscles. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Utah; 2015. Available from: http://content.lib.utah.edu/cdm/singleitem/collection/etd3/id/3832/rec/2165

10. Singleton, Michael Lee. Effect of Secondary Interactions on the Fundamental Properties of Small Molecule Models of the Diiron Hydrogenase Active Site.

Degree: 2012, Texas A&M University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/ETD-TAMU-2010-12-8607

► The unique active site of [FeFe]-hydrogenase has inspired over 300 small molecule models derived from the classical organometallic complex, (?-SRS-)[Fe(CO)3]2. However, no model complex has… (more)

▼ The unique active site of [FeFe]-hydrogenase has inspired over 300 small molecule models derived from the classical organometallic complex, (?-SRS-)[Fe(CO)3]2. However, no model complex has yet reproduced the hydrogen production capabilities of the enzyme. One reason for this is that the model complexes are not subject to the large number of second coordination sphere interactions that are present in the active site. This work represents two approaches to explore the importance of non-covalent interactions on the properties of small molecule models, (?-SRS)[Fe(CO)3]2 and (?-SRS[Fe(CO)2L]2, of the enzyme active site. First, a series of diiron models with additional steric bulk built into the dithiolate linker that connects the two irons were synthesized. While the electron donating ability of the dithiolate is not drastically altered, as evidenced by infrared spectroscopy, variable temperature - NMR studies show that the energy barrier for certain intramolecular dynamic processes, important in modeling the enzyme active site, is significantly lowered. Electrochemical studies on the all-CO derivatives showed no significant differences in the redox properties of the sterically bulky complexes compared to complexes without added steric bulk. For substituted complexes in which CO is replaced by strong donor ligands greater electrochemical changes were observed, with some events being more accessible by up to 230 mV. One electron oxidation of the disubstituted complexes has produced a series of rare mixed-valent FeIFeII complexes. An X-ray crystal structure of one of these complexes, (?-SCH2C(CH3)2CH2S-)[Fe(CO)2PMe3]2PF6 shows both a semi-bridging carbonyl and an open site similar to the 2-Fe subsite in the Hox state of the enzyme active site. Another method for studying secondary interactions on the model complexes used a host-guest approach to provide an artificial protein environment. Reaction of an aryl sulfonate-containing diiron complex with natural ?-cyclodextrin results in encapsulation of the model. The X-ray crystal structure of the inclusion complex, Na (?-SCH2N(C6H4SO3-)CH2S-)[Fe(CO)3]2?2 ?-cyclodextrin shows complete enclosure of the diiron model within two cyclodextrin units. Solution studies support the formation of an inclusion complex and show that the cyclodextrin is capable of producing significant redox changes to the model complex in H2O. This work has provided a new highly modifiable method for affecting change in the properties of model complexes through intermolecular interactions. Advisors/Committee Members: Darensbourg, Marcetta Y. (advisor), Gladysz, John A. (committee member), Hall, Michael B. (committee member), Hu, James C. (committee member).

Subjects/Keywords: Hydrogenase; Biomimetics

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Singleton, M. L. (2012). Effect of Secondary Interactions on the Fundamental Properties of Small Molecule Models of the Diiron Hydrogenase Active Site. (Thesis). Texas A&M University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/ETD-TAMU-2010-12-8607

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Singleton, Michael Lee. “Effect of Secondary Interactions on the Fundamental Properties of Small Molecule Models of the Diiron Hydrogenase Active Site.” 2012. Thesis, Texas A&M University. Accessed June 25, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/ETD-TAMU-2010-12-8607.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Singleton, Michael Lee. “Effect of Secondary Interactions on the Fundamental Properties of Small Molecule Models of the Diiron Hydrogenase Active Site.” 2012. Web. 25 Jun 2019.

Vancouver:

Singleton ML. Effect of Secondary Interactions on the Fundamental Properties of Small Molecule Models of the Diiron Hydrogenase Active Site. [Internet] [Thesis]. Texas A&M University; 2012. [cited 2019 Jun 25]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/ETD-TAMU-2010-12-8607.

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Singleton ML. Effect of Secondary Interactions on the Fundamental Properties of Small Molecule Models of the Diiron Hydrogenase Active Site. [Thesis]. Texas A&M University; 2012. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/ETD-TAMU-2010-12-8607

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The Ohio State University

11. Hunt, James N. Nanoscale Interface Studies of a Microprojector and Water Fern.

Degree: MS, Mechanical Engineering, 2011, The Ohio State University

URL: http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1306345146

► Surface interactions play an important role in many engineering phenomena as well as in everyday life. Recently, the study of engineering surfaces and interfaces… (more)

▼ Surface interactions play an important role in many engineering phenomena as well as in everyday life. Recently, the study of engineering surfaces and interfaces has become the subject of major research in the emerging field of nanotechnology. In this research, interface studies are performed on the nanoscale in two different nanotechnology fields with industrial applications: nanotribology of a microdevice and biomimetics of a floating water fern. Integrated microprojectors are being developed to project a large image on any surface chosen by users. For a laser-based microprojector, a piezo-electric based adaptive optics unit is adopted in the green laser architecture. Nanolubrication of adaptive optics sliding components is needed to reduce friction and for stick-slip motion. Previous studies of the role of lubricant film thickness in nanolubrication of sliding components in adaptive optics have been carried out in an academic, coupon level fashion and need to be carried out on a device level in order to characterize the role of lubricant film thickness in an actual working device. In this paper, the effect that operating temperatures have on lubricant film thickness, adhesive force and coefficient of friction of used devices is investigated. The results and associated mechanisms are presented and compared with previous coupon level tests to show that the proposed AFM measurement techniques can be employed in other micro devices in which adhesion, film thickness, and coefficient of friction measurements are of interest. In the emerging field of biomimetics, one can take inspiration from nature and mimic it in order to create various products, devices and structures. There are a large number of objects, including bacteria, plants, land and aquatic animals and seashells, with properties of commercial interest. The subject of interest for this biomimetics research is the water fern Salvinia molesta because of its ability to trap air. Air-retaining surfaces are of technological interest due to their ability to reduce drag when used for fluid transport, ship coatings and other submersible industrial products in which drag is a concern. The purpose of this research is to mimic the air trapping ability of S. molesta in order to prove that a structure can be created in the lab that can mimic the behavior of the fern as well as demonstrate microfabrication techniques that can be utilized in industry to produce such materials. In this work, a novel methodology for the fabrication of microstructures that mimic the water-pinning and air-trapping ability of S. molesta is introduced. Water contact angle, water roll angle and adhesive force of the new microstructure and water fern are investigated. Advisors/Committee Members: Bhushan, Bharat (Advisor).

Subjects/Keywords: Mechanical Engineering; Nanotechnology; nanotribology; biomimetics; AFM; microfabrication

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Hunt, J. N. (2011). Nanoscale Interface Studies of a Microprojector and Water Fern. (Masters Thesis). The Ohio State University. Retrieved from http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1306345146

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Hunt, James N. “Nanoscale Interface Studies of a Microprojector and Water Fern.” 2011. Masters Thesis, The Ohio State University. Accessed June 25, 2019. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1306345146.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Hunt, James N. “Nanoscale Interface Studies of a Microprojector and Water Fern.” 2011. Web. 25 Jun 2019.

Vancouver:

Hunt JN. Nanoscale Interface Studies of a Microprojector and Water Fern. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. The Ohio State University; 2011. [cited 2019 Jun 25]. Available from: http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1306345146.

Council of Science Editors:

Hunt JN. Nanoscale Interface Studies of a Microprojector and Water Fern. [Masters Thesis]. The Ohio State University; 2011. Available from: http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1306345146

Queens University

12. Mohamed, Mark. Development and Kinetic Analysis of Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Transition Metal Catalysts for the Cleavage of Phosphate Esters in Methanol .

Degree: Chemistry, 2010, Queens University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1974/6206

► Described here are detailed kinetic studies probing the structural elements which are crucial for the catalytic activity of dinuclear Zn(II) complexes towards phosphate diester cleavage.… (more)

▼ Described here are detailed kinetic studies probing the structural elements which are crucial for the catalytic activity of dinuclear Zn(II) complexes towards phosphate diester cleavage. First, two sets of dinuclear Zn(II) complexes (a member with and without a bridging oxyanion linker group) were synthesized and their ability to promote the cyclization of 2-hydroxypropyl-p-nitrophenyl phosphate, a common model for RNA, was compared. Kinetic studies indicated that the complexes without the oxyanion linker were more active in promoting the cyclization in methanol under pH controlled conditions at 25 degrees. Quantitative energetics analysis shows that the rate reduction is attributable to a decrease in the second-order rate constant for the cyclization reaction, which adds 3.7 and 6.5 kcal/mol of activation energy to the respective reactions mediated by the complex with the oxyanion linker. Secondly, we have investigated a series of dinuclear Zn(II) complexes that incorporate various substituents including hydrophobic and hydrogen-bonding ones. Analysis of the data at the pH optimum for each reaction indicates that the presence of the H-bonding groups and alkyl groups provides similar increases (at least an order of magnitude) of the kcat terms over the unfunctionalized complex. There is also no clear trend that H-bonding groups or the alkyl groups provide stronger binding to the substrate than the parent complex. We also describe here the preparation and kinetic analysis of a series of solid supported transition metal catalysts for the cleavage of P=O chemical warfare simulants and P=S pesticides. We report a kinetic study of a 1,10-phenanthroline:Zn(II) complex immobilized on macroporous polystyrene which is capable of accelerating the cleavage of G-agent and V-agent simulants in methanol at neutral and ambient temperature by up to one hundred thousand-fold. The materials are recoverable and can be recycled at least ten times. We have also devised a methodology for simple immobilization of an ortho-palladated dimethylbenzylamine complex on macroporous polystyrene and amorphous silica gel. We report the catalyst preparation and a detailed kinetic study of their catalysis of the methanolysis of five P=S pesticides at neutral and ambient temperature. The polymeric catalysts give over billion-fold acceleration compared to the uncatalyzed background reaction at the same pH.

Subjects/Keywords: kinetics; catalysis; physical organic chemistry; biomimetics

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Mohamed, M. (2010). Development and Kinetic Analysis of Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Transition Metal Catalysts for the Cleavage of Phosphate Esters in Methanol . (Thesis). Queens University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1974/6206

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Mohamed, Mark. “Development and Kinetic Analysis of Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Transition Metal Catalysts for the Cleavage of Phosphate Esters in Methanol .” 2010. Thesis, Queens University. Accessed June 25, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/1974/6206.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Mohamed, Mark. “Development and Kinetic Analysis of Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Transition Metal Catalysts for the Cleavage of Phosphate Esters in Methanol .” 2010. Web. 25 Jun 2019.

Vancouver:

Mohamed M. Development and Kinetic Analysis of Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Transition Metal Catalysts for the Cleavage of Phosphate Esters in Methanol . [Internet] [Thesis]. Queens University; 2010. [cited 2019 Jun 25]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1974/6206.

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Council of Science Editors:

Mohamed M. Development and Kinetic Analysis of Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Transition Metal Catalysts for the Cleavage of Phosphate Esters in Methanol . [Thesis]. Queens University; 2010. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1974/6206

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Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

13. Cheuk, Kevin Ka Leung. Development of biomimetic materials : synthesis, helical structures, self-assembling morphologies, and biological activities of amphiphilic polyacetylenes containing biocompatible building blocks.

Degree: 2002, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

URL: https://doi.org/10.14711/thesis-b726482 ; http://repository.ust.hk/ir/bitstream/1783.1-532/1/th_redirect.html

► Polymerization of a series of novel acetylenic monomers bearing different hydrophilic entities such as ethylene glycols (1), amino acids (2), saccharides (3), and nucleosides (4)… (more)

▼ Polymerization of a series of novel acetylenic monomers bearing different hydrophilic entities such as ethylene glycols (1), amino acids (2), saccharides (3), and nucleosides (4) has been studied. The monomers can be successfully polymerized by Rh-based complexes, but not by metathesis catalysts such as WCl6 and MoCl5. 1H NMR spectroscopy revealed strong signals characteristic of cis olefinic protons of the polymers, indicative of their high stereoregularities. Such signals, however, became unclear (broader) for the amino acid-containing polyacetylenes when less polar solvents like chloroform, dichloromethane, were used, demonstrating that their polymer chains were folded and their molecular motions were hence restricted by internal hydrogen bonding. Polyacetylene is a symmetric chain of conjugated macromolecule, whose chain symmetry can, however, be broken by external and internal perturbations, generating spirally rotating molecular wires. The external approach involves the use of asymmetric force field and interactive complexing agents, while the internal one involves the covalent attachment of stereogenic pendants to the conjugated backbone at the molecular level. Incorporation of above naturally occurring building blocks (2-4) into the polyacetylene structure therefore results in the formation of not only amphiphilic but also optically active polymers, whose chain helicity can be continuously and reversibly tuned by simple external stimuli such as solvent, pH, temperature, and additive. Such tuned behaviors have been fully imaged in their corresponding circular dichroism activities and optical rotations, illustrating that stabilization of their single-handed helical conformations relies on intra- and inter-chain hydrogen bonds and is affected by bulkiness of the pendant groups of the macromolecular chains. The amphiphilic polyacetylenes, in response to the changes in their environments, self-associate into robust organizational morphologies reminiscent of natural hierarchical structures such as helix, sphere, twisted cable, twisted ribbon, vesicle, tubule, twisted tubule, hairpin loop, extended fibril, coiling ribbon, honeycomb pattern, and mollusk shape. Some of the structures have been rarely reported in scientific literature. AFM and TEM observations revealed co-existence of the vesicular and nanotubular structures, strongly supporting that formation of the tubules resembles the biological architectural process, as resulted from coalescence of the vesicles. Further variation of the tubular structure promoted the formation of multi-stranded helical tubes by winding up the single-stranded nanotubules. The ethylene glycol-containing amphiphiles are capable of forming micellar structures, driving crystal growth of carbazole molecules to form unique intriguing morphologies depending on the structure of the pendant groups. Biological studies revealed that the amino acid-containing polyacetylenes are generally biocompatible with HeLa cells without serious cytotoxicity effects up to a dosage of 22.24 μg/cm2.…

Subjects/Keywords: Biomimetics; Polyacetylenes – Synthesis

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Cheuk, K. K. L. (2002). Development of biomimetic materials : synthesis, helical structures, self-assembling morphologies, and biological activities of amphiphilic polyacetylenes containing biocompatible building blocks. (Thesis). Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.14711/thesis-b726482 ; http://repository.ust.hk/ir/bitstream/1783.1-532/1/th_redirect.html

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Cheuk, Kevin Ka Leung. “Development of biomimetic materials : synthesis, helical structures, self-assembling morphologies, and biological activities of amphiphilic polyacetylenes containing biocompatible building blocks.” 2002. Thesis, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. Accessed June 25, 2019. https://doi.org/10.14711/thesis-b726482 ; http://repository.ust.hk/ir/bitstream/1783.1-532/1/th_redirect.html.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Cheuk, Kevin Ka Leung. “Development of biomimetic materials : synthesis, helical structures, self-assembling morphologies, and biological activities of amphiphilic polyacetylenes containing biocompatible building blocks.” 2002. Web. 25 Jun 2019.

Vancouver:

Cheuk KKL. Development of biomimetic materials : synthesis, helical structures, self-assembling morphologies, and biological activities of amphiphilic polyacetylenes containing biocompatible building blocks. [Internet] [Thesis]. Hong Kong University of Science and Technology; 2002. [cited 2019 Jun 25]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.14711/thesis-b726482 ; http://repository.ust.hk/ir/bitstream/1783.1-532/1/th_redirect.html.

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Council of Science Editors:

Cheuk KKL. Development of biomimetic materials : synthesis, helical structures, self-assembling morphologies, and biological activities of amphiphilic polyacetylenes containing biocompatible building blocks. [Thesis]. Hong Kong University of Science and Technology; 2002. Available from: https://doi.org/10.14711/thesis-b726482 ; http://repository.ust.hk/ir/bitstream/1783.1-532/1/th_redirect.html

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Washington University in St. Louis

14. Akcakaya, Murat. Biologically Inspired Sensing and MIMO Radar Array Processing.

Degree: PhD, Electrical and Systems Engineering, 2010, Washington University in St. Louis

URL: https://openscholarship.wustl.edu/etd/12

► The contributions of this dissertation are in the fields of biologically inspired sensing and multi-input multi-output: MIMO) radar array processing. In our research on biologically… (more)

▼ The contributions of this dissertation are in the fields of biologically inspired sensing and multi-input multi-output: MIMO) radar array processing. In our research on biologically inspired sensing, we focus on the mechanically coupled ears of the female Ormia ochracea. Despite the small distance between its ears, the Ormia has a remarkable localization ability. We statistically analyze the localization accuracy of the Ormia's coupled ears, and illustrate the improvement in the localization performance due to the mechanical coupling. Inspired by the Ormia's ears, we analytically design coupled small-sized antenna arrays with high localization accuracy and radiation performance. Such arrays are essential for sensing systems in military and civil applications, which are confined to small spaces. We quantitatively demonstrate the improvement in the antenna array's radiation and localization performance due to the biologically inspired coupling. On MIMO radar, we first propose a statistical target detection method in the presence of realistic clutter. We use a compound-Gaussian distribution to model the heavy tailed characteristics of sea and foliage clutter. We show that MIMO radars are useful to discriminate a target from clutter using the spatial diversity of the illuminated area, and hence MIMO radar outperforms conventional phased-array radar in terms of target-detection capability. Next, we develop a robust target detector for MIMO radar in the presence of a phase synchronization mismatch between transmitter and receiver pairs. Such mismatch often occurs due to imperfect knowledge of the locations as well as local oscillator characteristics of the antennas, but this fact has been ignored by most researchers. Considering such errors, we demonstrate the degradation in detection performance. Finally, we analyze the sensitivity of MIMO radar target detection to changes in the cross-correlation levels: CCLs) of the received signals. Prior research about MIMO radar assumes orthogonality among the received signals for all delay and Doppler pairs. However, due to the use of antennas which are widely separated in space, it is impossible to maintain this orthogonality in practice. We develop a target-detection method considering the non-orthogonality of the received data. In contrast to the common assumption, we observe that the effect of non-orthogonality is significant on detection performance. Advisors/Committee Members: Arye Nehorai.

Subjects/Keywords: Electrical Engineering; Bioinspiration, Biomimetics, MIMO, Ormia, Radar

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Akcakaya, M. (2010). Biologically Inspired Sensing and MIMO Radar Array Processing. (Doctoral Dissertation). Washington University in St. Louis. Retrieved from https://openscholarship.wustl.edu/etd/12

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Akcakaya, Murat. “Biologically Inspired Sensing and MIMO Radar Array Processing.” 2010. Doctoral Dissertation, Washington University in St. Louis. Accessed June 25, 2019. https://openscholarship.wustl.edu/etd/12.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Akcakaya, Murat. “Biologically Inspired Sensing and MIMO Radar Array Processing.” 2010. Web. 25 Jun 2019.

Vancouver:

Akcakaya M. Biologically Inspired Sensing and MIMO Radar Array Processing. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Washington University in St. Louis; 2010. [cited 2019 Jun 25]. Available from: https://openscholarship.wustl.edu/etd/12.

Council of Science Editors:

Akcakaya M. Biologically Inspired Sensing and MIMO Radar Array Processing. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Washington University in St. Louis; 2010. Available from: https://openscholarship.wustl.edu/etd/12

Virginia Tech

15. Marut, Kenneth Joseph. Underwater Robotic Propulsors Inspired by Jetting Jellyfish.

Degree: MS, Mechanical Engineering, 2014, Virginia Tech

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10919/64199

► Underwater surveillance missions both for defense and civilian applications are continually demanding the need for unmanned underwater vehicles or UUVs. Unmanned vehicles are needed to… (more)

▼ Underwater surveillance missions both for defense and civilian applications are continually demanding the need for unmanned underwater vehicles or UUVs. Unmanned vehicles are needed to meet the logistical requirements for operation over long distances, greater depths, long duration, and harsh conditions. In order to design UUVs that not only satisfy these needs but are also adaptive and efficient, there has been increasing interest in taking inspiration from nature. These biomimetic/bio-inspired UUVs are expected to provide significant improvement over the conventional propeller based vehicles by taking advantage of flexible bodies and smart actuation. In this thesis, jetting jellyfish were utilized as the inspiration to understand the fundamentals of this new form of propulsion and subsequently translate the understanding onto the engineered platform to validate the hypothesis and construct robust models. Jetting jellyfish species are generally smaller in dimensions than rowing jellyfish, consume lower energy for transport, and exhibit higher proficiency. In the second chapter, a bio-inspired stationary jet propulsion mechanism that utilizes an iris diaphragm actuation system was developed. Detailed discussion is provided on the design methodology and factors playing the leading role in controlling the vortex formation. The propulsion mechanism was intended to mimic the morphological and deformation features of Sarsia sp. jellyfish that measures approximately 1 cm in diameter. The performance of experimental model was analyzed and modeled to elucidate the role of structure and fluid displacement. Utilizing the results from Chapter 2, a free-swimming jellyfish-inspired robot (named JetPRo) was developed (also utilizing an iris diaphragm) in Chapter 3 and characterized for relevant propulsive metrics. A combination of theoretical modeling and experimental analysis was used to optimize the JetPRo's gait for maximum steady-state swimming velocity. Next, an attempt was made towards creating a free-swimming jetting robot (named JP2) using a guided cable mechanism to achieve the desired actuation and improve the propulsion while simplifying the drive mechanism. Using JP2 robotic model, a systematic set of experiments were conducted and the results were used to refine the theory. Based upon the comprehensive computational analysis, an optimized swimming gait was predicted and then validated. A modular robot inspired by siphonophores was developed and initial efforts were made in laying down the foundation for understanding of this complex locomotion mechanism. Siphonophores are colonial organisms consisting of several jetting bodies attached to a central stem. An experimental model was developed mimicking the multimodal swimming propulsion utilized by Siphonophores. Several swimming gaits inspired by the natural animal were replicated and the preliminary performance of the experimental model was quantified. Using these results, an analysis is presented towards further improving the design and assembly of a… Advisors/Committee Members: Priya, Shashank (committeechair), Mueller, Rolf (committee member), Bird, John P. (committee member).

Subjects/Keywords: Jellyfish; robotics; biomimetics; jet propulsion; siphonophores

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Marut, K. J. (2014). Underwater Robotic Propulsors Inspired by Jetting Jellyfish. (Masters Thesis). Virginia Tech. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10919/64199

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Marut, Kenneth Joseph. “Underwater Robotic Propulsors Inspired by Jetting Jellyfish.” 2014. Masters Thesis, Virginia Tech. Accessed June 25, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/10919/64199.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Marut, Kenneth Joseph. “Underwater Robotic Propulsors Inspired by Jetting Jellyfish.” 2014. Web. 25 Jun 2019.

Vancouver:

Marut KJ. Underwater Robotic Propulsors Inspired by Jetting Jellyfish. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Virginia Tech; 2014. [cited 2019 Jun 25]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10919/64199.

Council of Science Editors:

Marut KJ. Underwater Robotic Propulsors Inspired by Jetting Jellyfish. [Masters Thesis]. Virginia Tech; 2014. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10919/64199

Brunel University

16. Worsley, Myles. Development of novel nanoengineered materials : chemical synthesis, properties and applications.

Degree: PhD, 2015, Brunel University

URL: http://bura.brunel.ac.uk/handle/2438/14019 ; https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.764789

► The materials synthesised in this study were designed to have novel morphology coupled with a tightly controlled surface composition that could be varied depending on… (more)

▼ The materials synthesised in this study were designed to have novel morphology coupled with a tightly controlled surface composition that could be varied depending on a application. Preparations with simple single metal oxides (i.e. TiO2, SiO2, Al2O3 and ZrO2) were used as the starting point with the latter stages involving multi-metal oxide coatings and materials. The research was divided into three interconnected areas; i) biotemplating, ii) alternative synthetic morphologies to biotemplating and iii) the synergy between microparticles and insecticides. For the investigation into biotemplating pollen was chosen as the main example due to its ubiquity. Here, good replication of its structure with metal oxides can be achieved by two-dimensional solgel chemistry. Such materials can be further modified to have tunable surface chemistry through dopants and optical properties (i.e. fluorescence) through the use of dyes. Materials were extensively characterised using primarily spectroscopy (UV and IR) and microscopy (i.e. SEM coupled with EDX elemental analysis). These were considered for several applications and examples investigated here included as a taggant technology and photocatalytic removal of methyl orange in an aqueous environment (TiO2-pollen only). For the latter, results have been compared with those of a commercially available alternative (P25) where the preliminary results are very promising. The method of overcoating was also shown to be transferrable to other flora and fauna biotemplates. Synthetic alternatives for the biotemplated pollen were considered in the second investigative area where solution sol-gel processes such as the Stöber method were considered in addition to other suspension based precipitation methods (i.e. refluxes and microemulsions). Processes developed in the biotemplating research were applied here and analysed again using spectroscopy and microscopy as the main techniques. As part of this aspect, a novel fast-drying water-in-oil microemulsion delivery and preparative system was also developed using low boiling point solvents such as isopentane and ethanol and low toxicity sucrose ester surfactants. Hollow oxide shells could be prepared in these using a novel low-temperature route that were comparable in thickness (but significantly smaller in size) to hollow pollen replicas. In this second area attention was shifted to more focus on oxides of Si and Al (as opposed to TiO2 that used extensively in biotemplating) to broaden the scope of the research and investigate other potential applications, such as nanoabrasives (surface roughness and ability to cleave DNA). The third and final area of interest used the materials from the previous two aspects in coatings that were applied to investigating the knockdown (KD) and total mortality (TM) of selected arthropods. Here mosquitoes of the A. Gambiae and S. Aegypti genus were considered with particular focus on synergistic effects with existing commercial insecticides (using mainly CDC bottle tests). Microscopy was used as the primary…

Subjects/Keywords: Biomimetics; Green chemistry; Mosquitoes; Nanoparticles; Metal oxides

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Worsley, M. (2015). Development of novel nanoengineered materials : chemical synthesis, properties and applications. (Doctoral Dissertation). Brunel University. Retrieved from http://bura.brunel.ac.uk/handle/2438/14019 ; https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.764789

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Worsley, Myles. “Development of novel nanoengineered materials : chemical synthesis, properties and applications.” 2015. Doctoral Dissertation, Brunel University. Accessed June 25, 2019. http://bura.brunel.ac.uk/handle/2438/14019 ; https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.764789.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Worsley, Myles. “Development of novel nanoengineered materials : chemical synthesis, properties and applications.” 2015. Web. 25 Jun 2019.

Vancouver:

Worsley M. Development of novel nanoengineered materials : chemical synthesis, properties and applications. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Brunel University; 2015. [cited 2019 Jun 25]. Available from: http://bura.brunel.ac.uk/handle/2438/14019 ; https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.764789.

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Worsley M. Development of novel nanoengineered materials : chemical synthesis, properties and applications. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Brunel University; 2015. Available from: http://bura.brunel.ac.uk/handle/2438/14019 ; https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.764789

University of North Carolina – Greensboro

17. Nowlin, Kyle S. A bioinspired approach to the generation of novel antimicrobial materials.

Degree: 2016, University of North Carolina – Greensboro

URL: http://libres.uncg.edu/ir/listing.aspx?styp=ti&id=19745

► Advancements in particle beam microscopy have allowed scientists to discover a wealth of surface architectures with nanoscale dimensions, many of which endow the surfaces with… (more)

▼ Advancements in particle beam microscopy have allowed scientists to discover a wealth of surface architectures with nanoscale dimensions, many of which endow the surfaces with fascinating properties. Investigations of such surfaces have revealed some exciting physical phenomena, ranging from complex interactions with light such as brilliant iridescent colors resulting from diffraction and interference to water repelling self-cleaning superhydrophobic surfaces. Interestingly, the biological world, especially that of insects, has perhaps contributed the greatest number of these discoveries and will likely continue to do so as long as scientists entertain the idea that nature still has a vast collection of lessons to teach us. Examples of such phenomena include the structurally derived colors displayed by Chrysiridia rhipheus (Madagascan sunset moth), the anti-reflective and self-cleaning wings of Psaltoda claripennis (Clanger cicada), along with its more recent discovery of mechanically induced bactericidal activity. The implications of such a discovery are truly revolutionary as it is the first time that surface topography has been linked to microbial death. With this discovery a new defensive strategy against biofilm derived pathogenesis and related problems has arrived and must be further investigated for a more thorough understanding. It’s a generally accepted notion that fungi much like bacteria can form complex protective biofilms and are undoubtedly a source of pathogenesis. For example C. albicans is the fourth most frequent organism found in the blood of hospitalized patients. While bacterial infections have been given much attention, less has been given to fungal biofilms though they are a major source of nosocomial infections attributed in part to adhesion to invasive devices such as catheters, cardiac pacemakers, prosthetic heart valves etc. S. cerevisiae, a generally non-pathogenic yeast, has been proposed as a model for fungal biofilm formation with similar behaviors but far more genetic tools available. In the present work I investigate the effects that the nano-structured wings of our local Dog Day cicada Tibicen tibicen have on adhered S. cerevisiae to assess for antifungal activity. Resembling that of the bactericidal activity, my study concludes antifungal activity of a cell rupturing mechanical nature attributed to the nano-topography of the Dog Day cicada wing. Following this discovery I utilize nano-sphere lithography (NSL) to fabricate analogous nanostructures as well as proportionally smaller and larger nanostructures in common synthetic polymers to be tested for translation of function. Studies with E. coli and S. cerevisiae reveal the overlooked but fundamentally important mechanical properties of nano-structures as they apply to mechanical microbicidal functionality. In addition to biocidal activity studies, I also demonstrate the remarkable anti-adhesive nature of a particular scale nano-patterned surface relative to flat surfaces of analogous chemistry.; Adhesion, Antimicrobial, Biomimetic,… Advisors/Committee Members: Dennis LaJeunesse (advisor).

Subjects/Keywords: Nanostructures; Biotechnology; Biomimetics; Antibiosis; Insects; Surfaces (Technology)

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Nowlin, K. S. (2016). A bioinspired approach to the generation of novel antimicrobial materials. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of North Carolina – Greensboro. Retrieved from http://libres.uncg.edu/ir/listing.aspx?styp=ti&id=19745

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Nowlin, Kyle S. “A bioinspired approach to the generation of novel antimicrobial materials.” 2016. Doctoral Dissertation, University of North Carolina – Greensboro. Accessed June 25, 2019. http://libres.uncg.edu/ir/listing.aspx?styp=ti&id=19745.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Nowlin, Kyle S. “A bioinspired approach to the generation of novel antimicrobial materials.” 2016. Web. 25 Jun 2019.

Vancouver:

Nowlin KS. A bioinspired approach to the generation of novel antimicrobial materials. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of North Carolina – Greensboro; 2016. [cited 2019 Jun 25]. Available from: http://libres.uncg.edu/ir/listing.aspx?styp=ti&id=19745.

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Nowlin KS. A bioinspired approach to the generation of novel antimicrobial materials. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of North Carolina – Greensboro; 2016. Available from: http://libres.uncg.edu/ir/listing.aspx?styp=ti&id=19745

Iowa State University

18. Weinkauf, Heidi. Evaluating and enhancing the activities of novel antimicrobials: Biomimetics, nanotechnology and natural compounds.

Degree: 2009, Iowa State University

URL: https://lib.dr.iastate.edu/etd/10506

► The recent finding as to the common distribution of antimicrobial peptides in multicellular organisms and their essential role in innate defenses has uncovered numerous possibilities… (more)

▼ The recent finding as to the common distribution of antimicrobial peptides in multicellular organisms and their essential role in innate defenses has uncovered numerous possibilities for novel therapeutics. Despite the diversity of these peptides among organisms, investigations have revealed surprising similarities regarding their structure and their antimicrobial function. The insights gained from studies on antimicrobial peptides have provided new strategies and templates for the development and design of novel biomimetics that may be used in therapeutic, pharmaceutical and food applications. It is these features that are being used in the design of antimicrobially active peptide mimics in polymer and small molecule forms, some of which were investigated here for their broad spectrum activity alone and in combination with functional food ingredients (flavor and aroma compounds) capable of enhancing their activities. These novel combinations could be beneficial for targeted antimicrobial applications. The multicomponent systems developed here combine multiple functionalities - the abilities of the biomimetic polymers to breach the gram-negative outer membrane and the activities of both components against the cell membrane, and possible targets within the cytoplasm. Because they act on the conserved structure of the cell membrane, these treatments may be difficult to surmount via developed resistance. The research reported here bridges the fields of not only polymer chemistry and microbiology, but also of natural products. As an example, the functional food ingredients used to enhance biomimetic polymer activities were sesquiterpenoids, a class of naturally occurring terpenes that are found in plants where they serve as defensive agents. These compounds, including bisabolol, farnesol and nerolidol have previously been shown to enhance the activities of traditional antimicrobials such as antibiotics (Brehm-Stecher and Johnson, 2003). Their additional ability to dramatically enhance the activities of biomimetic antimicrobial polymers was demonstrated in the present work. Additional antimicrobial approaches were examined in this work, including the use of essential oils and metal nanoparticles. These compounds, either alone or in combination with enhancing compounds, were investigated with the aim of developing additional multicomponent antimicrobial systems. While essential oils have been used since ancient times for their antimicrobial properties, their use in some applications has been limited due to their strong odors and lack of effective activity at organoleptically acceptable levels. As a result, methods capable of enhancing their antimicrobial activities, especially in complex matrices, could be key to their advantageous use in food and clinical applications. Here, several different essential oils were combined with the polyionic compounds sodium polyphosphate and polyethylenimine and the activities of these systems were examined against a range of human pathogens. These polyions were found to be capable of…

Subjects/Keywords: Antimicroibials; Biomimetics; Essential Oils; Nanotechnology; Nutrition

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Weinkauf, H. (2009). Evaluating and enhancing the activities of novel antimicrobials: Biomimetics, nanotechnology and natural compounds. (Thesis). Iowa State University. Retrieved from https://lib.dr.iastate.edu/etd/10506

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Weinkauf, Heidi. “Evaluating and enhancing the activities of novel antimicrobials: Biomimetics, nanotechnology and natural compounds.” 2009. Thesis, Iowa State University. Accessed June 25, 2019. https://lib.dr.iastate.edu/etd/10506.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Weinkauf, Heidi. “Evaluating and enhancing the activities of novel antimicrobials: Biomimetics, nanotechnology and natural compounds.” 2009. Web. 25 Jun 2019.

Vancouver:

Weinkauf H. Evaluating and enhancing the activities of novel antimicrobials: Biomimetics, nanotechnology and natural compounds. [Internet] [Thesis]. Iowa State University; 2009. [cited 2019 Jun 25]. Available from: https://lib.dr.iastate.edu/etd/10506.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Weinkauf H. Evaluating and enhancing the activities of novel antimicrobials: Biomimetics, nanotechnology and natural compounds. [Thesis]. Iowa State University; 2009. Available from: https://lib.dr.iastate.edu/etd/10506

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Rochester Institute of Technology

19. Spath, William. Feasibility of integrating multiple types of electroactive polymers to develop a biomimetic inspired muscle actuator.

Degree: Mechanical Engineering, 2011, Rochester Institute of Technology

URL: https://scholarworks.rit.edu/theses/2645

► The focus of this project is to see if it is possible to integrate multiple EAP materials in an electro- mechanical system to produce a… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Bicep; Biomimetics; EAP; Electroactive polymer; Muscle

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Spath, W. (2011). Feasibility of integrating multiple types of electroactive polymers to develop a biomimetic inspired muscle actuator. (Thesis). Rochester Institute of Technology. Retrieved from https://scholarworks.rit.edu/theses/2645

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Spath, William. “Feasibility of integrating multiple types of electroactive polymers to develop a biomimetic inspired muscle actuator.” 2011. Thesis, Rochester Institute of Technology. Accessed June 25, 2019. https://scholarworks.rit.edu/theses/2645.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Spath, William. “Feasibility of integrating multiple types of electroactive polymers to develop a biomimetic inspired muscle actuator.” 2011. Web. 25 Jun 2019.

Vancouver:

Spath W. Feasibility of integrating multiple types of electroactive polymers to develop a biomimetic inspired muscle actuator. [Internet] [Thesis]. Rochester Institute of Technology; 2011. [cited 2019 Jun 25]. Available from: https://scholarworks.rit.edu/theses/2645.

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Council of Science Editors:

Spath W. Feasibility of integrating multiple types of electroactive polymers to develop a biomimetic inspired muscle actuator. [Thesis]. Rochester Institute of Technology; 2011. Available from: https://scholarworks.rit.edu/theses/2645

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Michigan State University

20. Trombly, Nicholas P. Electrical and thermal interfaces for on-chip electrochemical biosensor arrays.

Degree: MS, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, 2006, Michigan State University

URL: http://etd.lib.msu.edu/islandora/object/etd:38292

Subjects/Keywords: Biosensors; Biomimetics; Bioelectronics

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Trombly, N. P. (2006). Electrical and thermal interfaces for on-chip electrochemical biosensor arrays. (Masters Thesis). Michigan State University. Retrieved from http://etd.lib.msu.edu/islandora/object/etd:38292

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Trombly, Nicholas P. “Electrical and thermal interfaces for on-chip electrochemical biosensor arrays.” 2006. Masters Thesis, Michigan State University. Accessed June 25, 2019. http://etd.lib.msu.edu/islandora/object/etd:38292.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Trombly, Nicholas P. “Electrical and thermal interfaces for on-chip electrochemical biosensor arrays.” 2006. Web. 25 Jun 2019.

Vancouver:

Trombly NP. Electrical and thermal interfaces for on-chip electrochemical biosensor arrays. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Michigan State University; 2006. [cited 2019 Jun 25]. Available from: http://etd.lib.msu.edu/islandora/object/etd:38292.

Council of Science Editors:

Trombly NP. Electrical and thermal interfaces for on-chip electrochemical biosensor arrays. [Masters Thesis]. Michigan State University; 2006. Available from: http://etd.lib.msu.edu/islandora/object/etd:38292

Virginia Commonwealth University

21. Brunn, Jonathan. Investigation of Possible Novel Peptide Inhibitors to BAG-1 Based On Peptidyl-Biomimetics.

Degree: MS, Engineering, 2012, Virginia Commonwealth University

URL: https://scholarscompass.vcu.edu/etd/2942

► In this Master’s Thesis Research the results can be summarized from two major tasks: (1) In our first task, we utilized our two protein system… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: peptide; inhibitor; BAG-1; HSP-70; heat shock protein; bcl-2 associated anthanogene; peptidly-biomimetics; peptidly; biomimetics; Engineering

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Brunn, J. (2012). Investigation of Possible Novel Peptide Inhibitors to BAG-1 Based On Peptidyl-Biomimetics. (Thesis). Virginia Commonwealth University. Retrieved from https://scholarscompass.vcu.edu/etd/2942

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Brunn, Jonathan. “Investigation of Possible Novel Peptide Inhibitors to BAG-1 Based On Peptidyl-Biomimetics.” 2012. Thesis, Virginia Commonwealth University. Accessed June 25, 2019. https://scholarscompass.vcu.edu/etd/2942.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Brunn, Jonathan. “Investigation of Possible Novel Peptide Inhibitors to BAG-1 Based On Peptidyl-Biomimetics.” 2012. Web. 25 Jun 2019.

Vancouver:

Brunn J. Investigation of Possible Novel Peptide Inhibitors to BAG-1 Based On Peptidyl-Biomimetics. [Internet] [Thesis]. Virginia Commonwealth University; 2012. [cited 2019 Jun 25]. Available from: https://scholarscompass.vcu.edu/etd/2942.

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Council of Science Editors:

Brunn J. Investigation of Possible Novel Peptide Inhibitors to BAG-1 Based On Peptidyl-Biomimetics. [Thesis]. Virginia Commonwealth University; 2012. Available from: https://scholarscompass.vcu.edu/etd/2942

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22. Haase, Nicholas Rudy. The development, characterization, and application of a biomimetic method of enzyme immobilization.

Degree: PhD, Chemistry and Biochemistry, 2012, Georgia Tech

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1853/45802

► This dissertation describes the characterization of layer-by-layer silica and titania coatings deposited using a protamine-induced method. It was found that silica coatings were thinner and… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Enzyme immobilization; Functional coatings; Biomimetics; Biomimetics

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Haase, N. R. (2012). The development, characterization, and application of a biomimetic method of enzyme immobilization. (Doctoral Dissertation). Georgia Tech. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1853/45802

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Haase, Nicholas Rudy. “The development, characterization, and application of a biomimetic method of enzyme immobilization.” 2012. Doctoral Dissertation, Georgia Tech. Accessed June 25, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/1853/45802.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Haase, Nicholas Rudy. “The development, characterization, and application of a biomimetic method of enzyme immobilization.” 2012. Web. 25 Jun 2019.

Vancouver:

Haase NR. The development, characterization, and application of a biomimetic method of enzyme immobilization. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Georgia Tech; 2012. [cited 2019 Jun 25]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1853/45802.

Council of Science Editors:

Haase NR. The development, characterization, and application of a biomimetic method of enzyme immobilization. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Georgia Tech; 2012. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1853/45802

Texas A&M University

23. Glier, Michael W. Machine Learning Based Classification of Textual Stimuli to Promote Ideation in Bioinspired Design.

Degree: 2013, Texas A&M University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/151395

► Bioinspired design uses biological systems to inspire engineering designs. One of bioinspired design?s challenges is identifying relevant information sources in biology for an engineering design… (more)

▼ Bioinspired design uses biological systems to inspire engineering designs. One of bioinspired design?s challenges is identifying relevant information sources in biology for an engineering design task. Currently information can be retrieved by searching biology texts or journals using biology-focused keywords that map to engineering functions. However, this search technique can overwhelm designers with unusable results. This work explores the use of text classification tools to identify relevant biology passages for design. Further, this research examines the effects of using biology passages as stimuli during idea generation. Four human-subjects studies are examined in this work. Two surveys are performed in which participants evaluate sentences from a biology corpus and indicate whether each sentence prompts an idea for solving a specific design problem. The surveys are used to develop and evaluate text classification tools. Two idea generation studies are performed in which participants generate and record solutions for designing a corn shucker using either different sets of biology passages as design stimuli, or no stimuli. Based 286 sentences from the surveys, a k Nearest Neighbor classifier is developed that is able to identify helpful sentences relating to the function ?separate? with a precision of 0.62 and recall of 0.48. This classifier could potentially double the number of helpful results found using a keyword search. The developed classifier is specific to the function ?separate? and performs poorly when used for another function. Classifiers developed using all sentences and participant responses from the surveys are not able to reliably identify helpful sentences. From the idea generation studies, we determine that using any biology passages as design stimuli increases the quantity and variety of participant solutions. Solution quantity and variety are also significantly increased when biology passages are presented one at a time instead of all at once. Quality and variety are not significantly affected by the presence of design stimuli. Biological stimuli are also found to lead designers to types of solution that are not typically produced otherwise. This work develops a means for designers to find more useful information when searching biology and demonstrates several ways that biology passages can improve ideation. Advisors/Committee Members: McAdams, Daniel A. (advisor), Linsey, Julie S. (advisor), Malak, Richard J. (committee member), Hammond, Tracy A. (committee member).

Subjects/Keywords: Bioinspired Design; Biomimetics; Machine Learning; Creativity; Design Theory

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Glier, M. W. (2013). Machine Learning Based Classification of Textual Stimuli to Promote Ideation in Bioinspired Design. (Thesis). Texas A&M University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/151395

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Glier, Michael W. “Machine Learning Based Classification of Textual Stimuli to Promote Ideation in Bioinspired Design.” 2013. Thesis, Texas A&M University. Accessed June 25, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/151395.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Glier, Michael W. “Machine Learning Based Classification of Textual Stimuli to Promote Ideation in Bioinspired Design.” 2013. Web. 25 Jun 2019.

Vancouver:

Glier MW. Machine Learning Based Classification of Textual Stimuli to Promote Ideation in Bioinspired Design. [Internet] [Thesis]. Texas A&M University; 2013. [cited 2019 Jun 25]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/151395.

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Council of Science Editors:

Glier MW. Machine Learning Based Classification of Textual Stimuli to Promote Ideation in Bioinspired Design. [Thesis]. Texas A&M University; 2013. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/151395

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Vilnius University

24. Mečinskas, Tautvilas. Biohibridinių metalas-baltymas kompleksų kūrimas ir tyrimai.

Degree: Master, 2014, Vilnius University

URL: http://vddb.laba.lt/obj/LT-eLABa-0001:E.02~2011~D_20141223_174444-96631 ;

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Kaskadinė fermentinė reakcija yra tokia cheminių reakcijų grandinė, kai vienos fermentinės reakcijos produktas yra panaudojamas kitose fermentinėse reakcijose tol, kol gaunamas galutinis rezultatas. Tokių reakcijų… (more)

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Kaskadinė fermentinė reakcija yra tokia cheminių reakcijų grandinė, kai vienos fermentinės reakcijos produktas yra panaudojamas kitose fermentinėse reakcijose tol, kol gaunamas galutinis rezultatas. Tokių reakcijų pavyzdžiai gamtoje yra kraujo krešėjimo reakcija, celiulozės skaidymas bei signalų perdavimas neuronuose. Norint, kad kaskadinė fermentinė reakcija vyktų efektyviai, fermentai, reikalingi reakcijai vykti, turi būti išsidėstę taip, kad po kiekvieno reakcijos etapo tarpinis produktas efektyviai pasiektų kitą reakcijai reikalingą fermentą. Tokių reakcijų efektyvumą galima bandyti pagerinti sutelkiant visus reikalingus reakcijai fermentus šalia vienas kito. Vienas iš variantų kaip būtų galima sukurti daugiafermentį kompleksą yra panaudojant segmentuotus metalinius nanostrypelius kaip koduojančią matricą bei genetiškai modifikuotas fermentų molekules. Prie fermentų molekulių būtų prijungiamos dideli giminiškumą reikalingam nanostrypelio metaliniam segmentui turinčios oligopeptidinės uodegėlės, kurios sukurtų sąlygas fermentams savaime organizuotis ant segmentuoto nanostrypelio paviršiaus. Magistrinio darbo užduotys buvo charakterizuoti susintetintus nanostrypelius, patikrinti ar modifikuotas giminiškomis sidabrui peptidinėmis uodegėlėmis streptavidinas sugeba prisijungti biotiną bei palyginti modifikuoto ir ir nemodifikuoto streptavidino giminiškumą sidabro paviršiui. Atlikus eksperimentus buvo nustatyta, kad naudojantis atominės jėgos mikroskopija nepavyko patikimai... [toliau žr. visą tekstą]

Biochemical enzyme cascade is a series of chemical reactions in which the products of one reaction are consumed in the next reaction. If one could organize all the necessary enzymes for the reaction in close quarters this could possibly lead to more effective cascade reactions. One way of organizing enzymes is by fusing them on barcoded nanowire matrices. This could be achieved by tayloring enzyme molecules with genetically engineered proteins for inorganics (GEPIs). My assignment was to characterise possible nanowire candidates for these biohybrid complexes using AFM and examine silver binding characteristics of GEPI taylored streptavidin using SERS. I could not realiably characterise nanowires because the interaction between AFM probe and nanowires was to interfering. Also the nanowires used to aggregate and it was difficult to separate them using ultrasound. 15nm diameter nanowires aggregated more thant 30nm diameter nanowires. Streptavidin taylored with Ag binding GEPIs showed stronger interaction with Ag electrode surface than ordinary streptavidin. Also this modified streptavidin was capable of binding with biotin. This proves that added oligopeptide chains did not negatively affect the chemical structure of streptavidin.

Advisors/Committee Members: Barauskas, Justas (Master's thesis supervisor).

Subjects/Keywords: Enzyme cascade; GEPI; Nanowires; Barcoded nanowires; Molecular biomimetics; AFM; SERS

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Mečinskas, Tautvilas. (2014). Biohibridinių metalas-baltymas kompleksų kūrimas ir tyrimai. (Masters Thesis). Vilnius University. Retrieved from http://vddb.laba.lt/obj/LT-eLABa-0001:E.02~2011~D_20141223_174444-96631 ;

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Mečinskas, Tautvilas. “Biohibridinių metalas-baltymas kompleksų kūrimas ir tyrimai.” 2014. Masters Thesis, Vilnius University. Accessed June 25, 2019. http://vddb.laba.lt/obj/LT-eLABa-0001:E.02~2011~D_20141223_174444-96631 ;.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Mečinskas, Tautvilas. “Biohibridinių metalas-baltymas kompleksų kūrimas ir tyrimai.” 2014. Web. 25 Jun 2019.

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Mečinskas, Tautvilas. Biohibridinių metalas-baltymas kompleksų kūrimas ir tyrimai. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Vilnius University; 2014. [cited 2019 Jun 25]. Available from: http://vddb.laba.lt/obj/LT-eLABa-0001:E.02~2011~D_20141223_174444-96631 ;.

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Mečinskas, Tautvilas. Biohibridinių metalas-baltymas kompleksų kūrimas ir tyrimai. [Masters Thesis]. Vilnius University; 2014. Available from: http://vddb.laba.lt/obj/LT-eLABa-0001:E.02~2011~D_20141223_174444-96631 ;

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25. Γεωργιλάς, Ιωάννης. Design and implementation of a biomimetic serpentine robotic mechanism.

Degree: 2010, Democritus University of Thrace (DUTH); Δημοκρίτειο Πανεπιστήμιο Θράκης (ΔΠΘ)

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10442/hedi/19172

► Classic robotic manipulators are best suited for high-precision and repeatable tasks that are performed in uncluttered environments. Due to these characteristics, they are ubiquitous in… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Ρομποτικοί μηχανισμοί; Βιομιμητισμός; Κινηματικη ανάλυση; Robotic mechanisms; Biomimetics; Kinematics analysis

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Γεωργιλάς, . �. (2010). Design and implementation of a biomimetic serpentine robotic mechanism. (Thesis). Democritus University of Thrace (DUTH); Δημοκρίτειο Πανεπιστήμιο Θράκης (ΔΠΘ). Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10442/hedi/19172

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Γεωργιλάς, Ιωάννης. “Design and implementation of a biomimetic serpentine robotic mechanism.” 2010. Thesis, Democritus University of Thrace (DUTH); Δημοκρίτειο Πανεπιστήμιο Θράκης (ΔΠΘ). Accessed June 25, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/10442/hedi/19172.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Γεωργιλάς, Ιωάννης. “Design and implementation of a biomimetic serpentine robotic mechanism.” 2010. Web. 25 Jun 2019.

Vancouver:

Γεωργιλάς �. Design and implementation of a biomimetic serpentine robotic mechanism. [Internet] [Thesis]. Democritus University of Thrace (DUTH); Δημοκρίτειο Πανεπιστήμιο Θράκης (ΔΠΘ); 2010. [cited 2019 Jun 25]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10442/hedi/19172.

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Γεωργιλάς �. Design and implementation of a biomimetic serpentine robotic mechanism. [Thesis]. Democritus University of Thrace (DUTH); Δημοκρίτειο Πανεπιστήμιο Θράκης (ΔΠΘ); 2010. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10442/hedi/19172

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University of Kansas

26. Sprouse, Patricia Ann. Evaluation of Structure-Property Relationships within Insect Cuticle to Identify Motifs for Biomaterial Design.

Degree: PhD, Bioengineering, 2014, University of Kansas

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1808/15781

► Biological materials have mechanical properties that have been highly tuned for specific functions. The properties are governed by combinations of molecular interactions that are incorporated… (more)

▼ Biological materials have mechanical properties that have been highly tuned for specific functions. The properties are governed by combinations of molecular interactions that are incorporated at multiple length scales in hierarchical structures. Establishing the links between molecular interactions and physical properties in biological materials has the potential to improve the design of structural biomaterials by offering effective design strategies. Insect cuticle, in particular, is an interesting model for studying structure-property relationships because it can have a wide range of mechanical properties despite a limited compositional makeup. The elytron, or outer wing cover, of the beetle is a strong and tough biomaterial made mostly of proteins, chitin, catechols and water. The objective of this thesis was to investigate molecular interactions among the components of elytral cuticle to both understand their role in governing in vivo properties as well as their future potential as biomaterial design motifs. The objective was addressed using two approaches. First, the intact elytron was studied to identify material design concepts that contribute to the strong and tough physical properties of the structure. Second, simplified systems of cuticular components were examined in vitro to help understand the in vivo roles of specific interactions with the future goal of providing new biomaterial design motifs. Studies on the intact elytron from the yellow mealworm beetle, Tenebrio molitor, determined that the cuticle is not compositionally uniform throughout development. Instead, new material is continuously secreted from the epidermal cells. The color change and the frequency dependence of the cuticle plateaued after 48 hours, indicating that the initially secreted material matures within 48 hours of eclosion. The mature cuticle bears the tensile load while additional material is subsequently deposited and matured over a week of development. Important contributions of both covalent and non-covalent interactions were identified in cuticle using dynamic mechanical analysis over a broad range of frequency, temperature and by treatments with non-covalent bond breaking-solvents. Indirect evidence pointed to the dominant role of covalent interactions in stabilizing the cuticle shortly after secretion from the epidermal cells. Dynamic mechanical analysis showed that the storage modulus of fully tanned and dried elytra was less frequency dependent (n = 0.013 ± 0.004) than the modulus of untanned and dried elytra (n = 0.05 ± 0.024), even at frequencies as low as 0.01 rad/s. Additionally, increasing the temperature from 25 to 150°C, up to the point of degradation, resulted in only a 3.5 fold decrease in the storage modulus and modest rise in the tan δ curve for fully tanned elytra. To further separate the role of covalent and non-covalent interactions in elytral cuticle, solvents were used to disrupt non-covalent interactions. More material could be extracted from partially tanned elytra than from fully tanned elytra, most… Advisors/Committee Members: Gehrke, Stevin H (advisor), Detamore, Michael (cmtemember), Dhar, Prajnaparamita (cmtemember), Friis, Elizabeth (cmtemember), Spencer, Paulette (cmtemember).

Subjects/Keywords: Biomedical engineering; Biomechanics; Biomimetics; Cuticle; Dynamic mechanical analysis; Elytron; Microrheology; Sclerotization

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APA (6^th Edition):

Sprouse, P. A. (2014). Evaluation of Structure-Property Relationships within Insect Cuticle to Identify Motifs for Biomaterial Design. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Kansas. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1808/15781

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Sprouse, Patricia Ann. “Evaluation of Structure-Property Relationships within Insect Cuticle to Identify Motifs for Biomaterial Design.” 2014. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Kansas. Accessed June 25, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/1808/15781.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Sprouse, Patricia Ann. “Evaluation of Structure-Property Relationships within Insect Cuticle to Identify Motifs for Biomaterial Design.” 2014. Web. 25 Jun 2019.

Vancouver:

Sprouse PA. Evaluation of Structure-Property Relationships within Insect Cuticle to Identify Motifs for Biomaterial Design. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Kansas; 2014. [cited 2019 Jun 25]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1808/15781.

Council of Science Editors:

Sprouse PA. Evaluation of Structure-Property Relationships within Insect Cuticle to Identify Motifs for Biomaterial Design. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Kansas; 2014. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1808/15781

Univerzitet u Beogradu

27. Čolović, Božana, 1983-. Biomimično dizajniranje nosača na bazi hidrokiapatita u cilju inkapsulacije antibiotika sa kontrolisanim otpuštanjem.

Degree: Tehnološko-metalurški fakultet, 2015, Univerzitet u Beogradu

URL: https://fedorabg.bg.ac.rs/fedora/get/o:7187/bdef:Content/get

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Prirodno-matematičke nauke - Hemija i hemijska tehnologija / Natural sciences and mathematics - Chemistry and chemical technology

Predmet ove doktorske disertacije proističe iz aktuelne problematike… (more)

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Prirodno-matematičke nauke - Hemija i hemijska tehnologija / Natural sciences and mathematics - Chemistry and chemical technology

Predmet ove doktorske disertacije proističe iz aktuelne problematike inženjerstva koštanog tkiva, vezane za procese osteointegracije, implantiranja, kao i rešavanja problema inflamacije na mestima ugradnje implanata. Prvi deo disertacije posvećen je problemima vezanim za biokompatibilnost i osteointegraciju materijala koji se koriste kao implanti u inženjerstvu koštanog tkiva. S tim u vezi, ispitivano je formiranje bioaktivnih prevlaka kalcijum hidroksiapatita (HAP) na površini dve vrste potencijalnih implanata: metalnih i keramičkih, biomimičnom metodom. Ova metoda je pogodna jer omogućava dobijanje HAP-a sličnih strukturnih i morfoloških karakteristika kao prirodna kost. Zasnovana je na korišćenju rastvora sličnog jonskog sastava kao krvna plazma (poznatih kao simulirajući telesni fluidi-STF) pa su i uslovi nukleacije HAP-a slični uslovima nukleacije u biološkim sistemima. Površina metala (nerđajući čelik) prethodno je aktivirana nabacivanjem tankog sloja silicijum dioksida, sa ugrađenim OH grupama koje služe kao aktivni centri heterogene nukleacije apatita. Keramički supstrat- porozni HAP tretiran je u biomimičnom medijumu u cilju unapređenja nanotopologije unutratrašnjih zidova poroznog nosača koja je optimalna za rast i aktivaciju ćelija koštanog tkiva. Tri različita polimera (PLGA, celuloza i alginat) korišćena su za funkcionalizaciju zidova poroznog nosača radi njegovog dodatnog nanodizajniranja i povećanja njegove aktivnosti na površini. STF, kao i STF kombinovan sa serumom iz fetusa govečeta i Iglovim medijumom korišćeni su kao bioaktivni tečni medijumi u kojima se odvija biomimična nukleacija apatita. Analizom faza formiranih u biomimičnom medijumu, metodom difrakcije X-zraka, potvrđeno je da je HAP formiran na površini svih uzoraka. Infracrvenom spektroskopijom je utvrđeno da se radi o HAP-u blago promenjene stehiometrije. Mikroskopija atomskih sila ukazala je na mehanizam nukleacije, dok je skenirajuća elektronska mikroskopija ukazala na morfologiju nukleirane faze. Merenjem mase, uz korekcije zapremine urađene BET metodom, pokazano je da debljina filma nukleiranog I HAP-a zavisi od vremena boravka uzoraka u biomimičnom medijumu, kao i od vrste izabranog biomimičnog medijuma. Ispitana je i bioprihvatljivost ovih materijala u in vitro i in vivo uslovima, pri čemu su dobijeni veoma dobri rezultati. U drugom delu disertacije pažnja je usmerena ka iznalaženju rešenja za probleme učestalih inflamacija koje se javljaju prilikom ugradnje implanata, kao i za tretiranje oboljenja koštanog tkiva na lokalnom nivou, kontrolisanim otpuštanjem leka na obolelo mesto. Cilj je da se razvije takav implantni materijal koji će imati odgovarajuće osobine osteokondukcije i osteoindukcije i istovremeno oslobađati biološki aktivne molekule na međupovršinu živog tkiva i implanta. Veliki potencijal za takvu primenu pokazao je hidroksiapatit koji je jedan od najzastupljenijih materijala u inženjerstvu…

Advisors/Committee Members: Bugarski, Branko, 1957-.

Subjects/Keywords: biomimetics; hydroxyapatite scaffold; SiO2; drug carriers; drug release kinetics

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Čolović, Božana, 1. (2015). Biomimično dizajniranje nosača na bazi hidrokiapatita u cilju inkapsulacije antibiotika sa kontrolisanim otpuštanjem. (Thesis). Univerzitet u Beogradu. Retrieved from https://fedorabg.bg.ac.rs/fedora/get/o:7187/bdef:Content/get

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Čolović, Božana, 1983-. “Biomimično dizajniranje nosača na bazi hidrokiapatita u cilju inkapsulacije antibiotika sa kontrolisanim otpuštanjem.” 2015. Thesis, Univerzitet u Beogradu. Accessed June 25, 2019. https://fedorabg.bg.ac.rs/fedora/get/o:7187/bdef:Content/get.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Čolović, Božana, 1983-. “Biomimično dizajniranje nosača na bazi hidrokiapatita u cilju inkapsulacije antibiotika sa kontrolisanim otpuštanjem.” 2015. Web. 25 Jun 2019.

Vancouver:

Čolović, Božana 1. Biomimično dizajniranje nosača na bazi hidrokiapatita u cilju inkapsulacije antibiotika sa kontrolisanim otpuštanjem. [Internet] [Thesis]. Univerzitet u Beogradu; 2015. [cited 2019 Jun 25]. Available from: https://fedorabg.bg.ac.rs/fedora/get/o:7187/bdef:Content/get.

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Council of Science Editors:

Čolović, Božana 1. Biomimično dizajniranje nosača na bazi hidrokiapatita u cilju inkapsulacije antibiotika sa kontrolisanim otpuštanjem. [Thesis]. Univerzitet u Beogradu; 2015. Available from: https://fedorabg.bg.ac.rs/fedora/get/o:7187/bdef:Content/get

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RMIT University

28. Ramanathan, R. Towards understanding the influence of physio-chemical environment on biological synthesis of inorganic materials.

Degree: 2012, RMIT University

URL: http://researchbank.rmit.edu.au/view/rmit:160224

► Mother Nature is replete with mechanisms that enable self-assembly at the nanoscale to produce a myriad of inorganic materials with precise dimensions, controlled morphology and… (more)

▼ Mother Nature is replete with mechanisms that enable self-assembly at the nanoscale to produce a myriad of inorganic materials with precise dimensions, controlled morphology and high complexity from the assemblage of many smaller and simpler components. This has triggered multidisciplinary research at the threshold where biology meets chemistry and physics. The formulation of these nanostructures appears simple, yet is achieved using complex biochemical pathways. Elucidating the complexity of Natureâ€™s artwork has long been a source of inspiration for materials scientists. The attempt at designing strategies to create inorganic nanomaterials has led to the development of biological â€˜Greenâ€™ synthesis routes over the past decade or so. This approach typically encompasses biosynthesis (use of live organisms) and biomimetic (use of biomacromolecules) routes and has revolutionised the aspect of nanoparticle synthesis. The challenge now lies in understanding the underlying principles/mechanisms employed by nature towards the synthesis and assembly of these technologically important nanomaterials into complex 3D morphologies. Although biological routes have been well-studied, the role of physico-chemical environment during the synthesis of nanomaterials is still a relatively unexplored niche wherein there is limited or no information. The main objective of this research is to understand the critical role of physico-chemical environment during biological synthesis of materials that would help elucidate the complex supramolecular chemistry involved in the formation of the intricate and ornate morphologies. This research would, in a nutshell, provide information on some of the underlying fundamental principles employed by Nature during the synthesis and assembly of bioinorganic nanomaterials. The research work outlined herein is split into two distinct aspects that typically involve biosynthesis (metallic silver and copper nanoparticles) and biomimetic synthesis (silica particles). Although the two aspects concentrate on different systems, essentially the common theme of the important role of physico-chemical environments in controlling biomineral morphologies links the different chapters of this thesis.

Subjects/Keywords: Fields of Research; Biosynthesis; Biomimetics; Nanoparticles; Morphological control; Bioinorganic

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Ramanathan, R. (2012). Towards understanding the influence of physio-chemical environment on biological synthesis of inorganic materials. (Thesis). RMIT University. Retrieved from http://researchbank.rmit.edu.au/view/rmit:160224

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Ramanathan, R. “Towards understanding the influence of physio-chemical environment on biological synthesis of inorganic materials.” 2012. Thesis, RMIT University. Accessed June 25, 2019. http://researchbank.rmit.edu.au/view/rmit:160224.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Ramanathan, R. “Towards understanding the influence of physio-chemical environment on biological synthesis of inorganic materials.” 2012. Web. 25 Jun 2019.

Vancouver:

Ramanathan R. Towards understanding the influence of physio-chemical environment on biological synthesis of inorganic materials. [Internet] [Thesis]. RMIT University; 2012. [cited 2019 Jun 25]. Available from: http://researchbank.rmit.edu.au/view/rmit:160224.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Ramanathan R. Towards understanding the influence of physio-chemical environment on biological synthesis of inorganic materials. [Thesis]. RMIT University; 2012. Available from: http://researchbank.rmit.edu.au/view/rmit:160224

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29. Hapke, Hannes Max. Development of biomimetic control strategies for the optimal use of renewable sources and energy storage systems.

Degree: MS, Electrical and Computer Engineering, 2009, Oregon State University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/11923

► In the year 2007, the worldwide energy consumption accumulated to a total of 16.5 billion MWh. While the resources of conventional energy production cause environmental… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: modern control; Biomimetics

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Hapke, H. M. (2009). Development of biomimetic control strategies for the optimal use of renewable sources and energy storage systems. (Masters Thesis). Oregon State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1957/11923

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Hapke, Hannes Max. “Development of biomimetic control strategies for the optimal use of renewable sources and energy storage systems.” 2009. Masters Thesis, Oregon State University. Accessed June 25, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/1957/11923.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Hapke, Hannes Max. “Development of biomimetic control strategies for the optimal use of renewable sources and energy storage systems.” 2009. Web. 25 Jun 2019.

Vancouver:

Hapke HM. Development of biomimetic control strategies for the optimal use of renewable sources and energy storage systems. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Oregon State University; 2009. [cited 2019 Jun 25]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/11923.

Council of Science Editors:

Hapke HM. Development of biomimetic control strategies for the optimal use of renewable sources and energy storage systems. [Masters Thesis]. Oregon State University; 2009. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/11923

Georgia Tech

30. Sundar, Kartik. The importance of muscle mechanics during movement: investigating power production and dynamic stability using a closed-loop system.

Degree: PhD, Biomedical Engineering, 2009, Georgia Tech

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1853/28137

► Animals effectively move and negotiate a variety of environments exemplifying the neuromuscular system's ability to produce complex coordinated movements. Our central thesis is that the… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Work loop; Muscles; Biomimetics; Robots Motion; Artificial legs; Prosthesis

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Sundar, K. (2009). The importance of muscle mechanics during movement: investigating power production and dynamic stability using a closed-loop system. (Doctoral Dissertation). Georgia Tech. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1853/28137

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Sundar, Kartik. “The importance of muscle mechanics during movement: investigating power production and dynamic stability using a closed-loop system.” 2009. Doctoral Dissertation, Georgia Tech. Accessed June 25, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/1853/28137.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Sundar, Kartik. “The importance of muscle mechanics during movement: investigating power production and dynamic stability using a closed-loop system.” 2009. Web. 25 Jun 2019.

Vancouver:

Sundar K. The importance of muscle mechanics during movement: investigating power production and dynamic stability using a closed-loop system. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Georgia Tech; 2009. [cited 2019 Jun 25]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1853/28137.

Council of Science Editors:

Sundar K. The importance of muscle mechanics during movement: investigating power production and dynamic stability using a closed-loop system. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Georgia Tech; 2009. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1853/28137

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