Collagen: Structure and Mechanics
by Peter Fratzl
This book offers a detailed exploration of collagen's structure and mechanics, authored by Peter Fratzl. It addresses the protein's hierarchical organization and its critical mechanical properties in biological tissues, providing essential knowledge for understanding natural biomaterials.
About This Book
Collagen: Structure and Mechanics examines the fundamental organization of collagen and its role in mechanical behavior within biological systems.
The book covers the hierarchical structure of collagen, from molecular to fibrillar levels, and how these features contribute to the mechanics of tissues.
Authored by Peter Fratzl, it provides insights into the biophysical properties that make collagen essential for structural integrity in organisms.
Readers will gain an understanding of the interplay between collagen's composition and its functional performance in natural materials.
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