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Download or read book Biochemistry for Materials Science written by Akio Makishima and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2018-11-26 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Biochemistry for Materials Science: Catalysis, Complexes and Proteins unlocks recent developments in the field of biochemistry through a series of case studies, enabling materials scientists to harness these advances for innovation in their own field, from the design of bio-inspired materials, to the use of new classes of catalyst. The book is broken up into six independent parts that include an introduction to seven recent discoveries, a discussion of the fundamental knowledge and techniques of biochemistry, a look at a number of biochemical materials, and an exploration of the areas of life science, organic chemistry and inorganic-related materials. The book concludes with a discussion of cosmochemistry. - Presents recent developments in biochemistry that can be harnessed for innovation in materials science - Utilizes case studies to illustrate the application of various biochemistry concepts - Provides readers with the fundamental knowledge of basic chemistry relating to life-forming materials, catalysis, etc.