Contact Problems for Soft, Biological and Bioinspired Materials

This book provides insights into experimental techniques for studying soft, biomimetic, and biological materials and objects, including atomic force microscopy (AFM). It is a valuable resource for biologists, physicists, researchers in contact mechanics, and materials scientists.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 287 pages
Publication date: 23 April 2023
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive book showcases cutting-edge research contributions from esteemed experts in biomechanics, nanomechanics, tribology, contact mechanics, materials science, and applications. Covering a wide range of experimental techniques, including atomic force microscopy (AFM), it delves into the study of soft, biomimetic, and biological materials and objects. Biologists, physicists, researchers in contact mechanics, and those utilizing indentation techniques will find this resource invaluable. Moreover, the book offers insightful reviews on key and sophisticated research areas such as depth-sensing indentation, the analysis of biological cells using AFM probes, the mechanics of adhesive contact, and the interaction between viscoelastic solids.

Packed with new theoretical models, experimental findings, and numerical simulations, this book serves as a valuable resource for researchers across biology, medicine, engineering, mechanics, and biomimetics. It provides a deep understanding of the underlying principles and applications of contact mechanics in biological systems, paving the way for innovative advancements and breakthroughs in these fields.

Weight: 468g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030851774
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022