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Water and moisture undermine strong adhesion to polar surfaces. Marine mussels, however, achieve durable underwater adhesion using a suite of proteins that are peculiar in having high levels of 3, 4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (Dopa). Mussel adhesion has inspired numerous studies on developing the next generation of wet adhesives. This thesis presents recent progress in understanding the basic surface and intermolecular interactions employed by mussels to achieve strong and durable wet adhesion. The surface forces apparatus (SFA) and various other techniques were applied to measure the interactions between mussel foot protein-3 fast (Mfp-3 fast) and the model substrate, mica, as well as the interactions between various mussel adhesive proteins. The results in this thesis show that Dopa plays an essential role in mussel adhesion, and that mussels delicately control the interfacial redox environment to achieve strong and durable Dopa mediated adhesion. The interplay between Dopa and hydrophobic interactions is also evident in mussel adhesion.

Solid state physics --- Physics --- Surface chemistry --- Chemistry --- General biophysics --- Human biochemistry --- Biochemical engineering --- biologische materialen --- medische biochemie --- oppervlakte-onderzoek --- bio-engineering --- biochemie --- chemie --- fysica

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This book presents recent advances in understanding the physiological and molecular mechanisms of different abiotic stresses such as high or low temperature, salinity, drought, flooding, soil acidity, heavy metals, light stress and ozone stress, and discusses the multifaceted role of phytohormones in stress adaptation and the underlying mechanisms. Aimed at students and researchers in the field of plant science, it offers a comprehensive overview of the versatile roles and interactions of different phytohormones in response to a specific stress factor and examines the possible physiological and molecular mechanisms that have been the subject of recent research.

Life sciences. --- Plant science. --- Botany. --- Life Sciences. --- Plant Sciences. --- Plant hormones. --- Plants --- Effect of stress on. --- Plants, Effect of stress on --- Hormones (Plants) --- Phytohormones --- Stress (Physiology) --- Hormones --- Phytochemicals --- Plant regulators --- Botanical science --- Phytobiology --- Phytography --- Phytology --- Plant biology --- Plant science --- Biology --- Natural history --- Floristic botany

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This book aims to address cutting-edge progress in the area of synthesisand biomedical applications of magnetic nanomaterials. It compiles a broadspectrum from fundamental principles to technological advances, from synthesisand modification to biomedical applications along with biocompatibility. Themain topics include principles in nanomagnetism, technologies for magneticnanomaterials fabrication, developments in their biomedical applications, andthe challenges in the toxicity in clinical translation. The first partintroduced the principles of nanomagnetism and specific properties in magnetic nanomaterials.Then, some typical fabrication strategies in magnetic nanomaterials forcontrolled composition, morphologies and sizes are reviewed; and surfacemodification methods with better hydrophilcity and biocompatibility arepresented. Next, magnetic nanomaterials-based applications in biomedical fieldare highlighted in detail, mainly including magnetic resonance image, magnetic hyperthermia,cancer therapy, multi-mode imaging, imaging-guided therapy and manipulatebiological objects. Finally, biocompatibility issues caused by magneticnanomaterials are also overviewed.

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This book addresses the security challenges facing the rapidly growing Internet of Things (IoT) industry, including the potential threats and risks arising from its complex architecture.

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Brassinosteroids in Plant Developmental Biology and Stress Tolerance  provides insights into understanding the mechanisms of Brassinosteroid-regulated plant developmental biology and stress tolerance covering various biochemical, physiological, genetic and molecular studies.    As unprecedented climate change poses a serious threat to global food security by intensifying environmental stresses, studies reveal that Brassinosteroids (BRs) could not only protect plants from stresses to ensure food security, but could also reduce toxic compounds in edible plant parts for assuring food safety. Therefore, utilization of BRs in modern agriculture will be of great significance in the context of global climate change.    This book also highlights key information for developing eco-friendly growth regulators and understanding the importance of brassinosteroids in safe food production. 

Brassinosteroids. --- Plants --- Development. --- Development of plants --- Plant development --- Developmental biology --- Growth (Plants) --- Plant hormones --- Steroids --- Ontogeny --- Brassinosteroids