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DESIGNER MATERIALS
Introduction--Kristi S. Anseth and Diann E. Brei
Pages 37-40

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... For example, biomaterials have evolved from off-the-shelf materials that served as passive, inert implants to sophisticated, rationally designed chemical structures that are biologically active, can control cell interactions and functions, and, in some cases, can actively promote healing. Smart materials have progressed from the natural crystals used in sonar during World War II to structural materials tailored for vibration, noise, and shape control of complex engineered systems, such as fighter jets and space optics.
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... Materials scientists are also using living systems, such as the phage virus, as guides to the evolution of selected peptides that can recognize, bind, and grow electronic and magnetic building blocks. Scientist and engineers are progressively bringing together natural process and innovative human ideas to design materials at all scales that will revolutionize how we engineer our world.
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