Explores biology fundamentals, proteins, lipids, and DNA as synthetic materials, covering cell structure, membrane composition, protein production, DNA structure, and tissue engineering.
Explores lipid membrane properties, including vesicle stability and block-copolymer mobility, and discusses the functionalization of polymersomes for responsiveness.
Covers the basics of supramolecular chemistry, including self-assembly processes and molecular interactions such as hydrogen bonding and cation-π interactions.
Explores stress-strain curves, material properties, and failure criteria in materials, emphasizing the importance of ductile materials' plastic domain.