Inspired by Biology: From Molecules to Materials to Machines (2008)

Chapter: 3 Advanced Functional Materials

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Suggested Citation: "3 Advanced Functional Materials." National Research Council. 2008. Inspired by Biology: From Molecules to Materials to Machines. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/12159.
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Suggested Citation: "3 Advanced Functional Materials." National Research Council. 2008. Inspired by Biology: From Molecules to Materials to Machines. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/12159.
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Suggested Citation: "3 Advanced Functional Materials." National Research Council. 2008. Inspired by Biology: From Molecules to Materials to Machines. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/12159.
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Suggested Citation: "3 Advanced Functional Materials." National Research Council. 2008. Inspired by Biology: From Molecules to Materials to Machines. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/12159.
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Suggested Citation: "3 Advanced Functional Materials." National Research Council. 2008. Inspired by Biology: From Molecules to Materials to Machines. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/12159.
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Suggested Citation: "3 Advanced Functional Materials." National Research Council. 2008. Inspired by Biology: From Molecules to Materials to Machines. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/12159.
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Suggested Citation: "3 Advanced Functional Materials." National Research Council. 2008. Inspired by Biology: From Molecules to Materials to Machines. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/12159.
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Suggested Citation: "3 Advanced Functional Materials." National Research Council. 2008. Inspired by Biology: From Molecules to Materials to Machines. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/12159.
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Suggested Citation: "3 Advanced Functional Materials." National Research Council. 2008. Inspired by Biology: From Molecules to Materials to Machines. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/12159.
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Suggested Citation: "3 Advanced Functional Materials." National Research Council. 2008. Inspired by Biology: From Molecules to Materials to Machines. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/12159.
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Suggested Citation: "3 Advanced Functional Materials." National Research Council. 2008. Inspired by Biology: From Molecules to Materials to Machines. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/12159.
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Suggested Citation: "3 Advanced Functional Materials." National Research Council. 2008. Inspired by Biology: From Molecules to Materials to Machines. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/12159.
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Suggested Citation: "3 Advanced Functional Materials." National Research Council. 2008. Inspired by Biology: From Molecules to Materials to Machines. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/12159.
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Suggested Citation: "3 Advanced Functional Materials." National Research Council. 2008. Inspired by Biology: From Molecules to Materials to Machines. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/12159.
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Suggested Citation: "3 Advanced Functional Materials." National Research Council. 2008. Inspired by Biology: From Molecules to Materials to Machines. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/12159.
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Suggested Citation: "3 Advanced Functional Materials." National Research Council. 2008. Inspired by Biology: From Molecules to Materials to Machines. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/12159.
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Suggested Citation: "3 Advanced Functional Materials." National Research Council. 2008. Inspired by Biology: From Molecules to Materials to Machines. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/12159.
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Suggested Citation: "3 Advanced Functional Materials." National Research Council. 2008. Inspired by Biology: From Molecules to Materials to Machines. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/12159.
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Suggested Citation: "3 Advanced Functional Materials." National Research Council. 2008. Inspired by Biology: From Molecules to Materials to Machines. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/12159.
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Suggested Citation: "3 Advanced Functional Materials." National Research Council. 2008. Inspired by Biology: From Molecules to Materials to Machines. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/12159.
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Suggested Citation: "3 Advanced Functional Materials." National Research Council. 2008. Inspired by Biology: From Molecules to Materials to Machines. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/12159.
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Suggested Citation: "3 Advanced Functional Materials." National Research Council. 2008. Inspired by Biology: From Molecules to Materials to Machines. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/12159.
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Suggested Citation: "3 Advanced Functional Materials." National Research Council. 2008. Inspired by Biology: From Molecules to Materials to Machines. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/12159.
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Suggested Citation: "3 Advanced Functional Materials." National Research Council. 2008. Inspired by Biology: From Molecules to Materials to Machines. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/12159.
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Suggested Citation: "3 Advanced Functional Materials." National Research Council. 2008. Inspired by Biology: From Molecules to Materials to Machines. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/12159.
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Suggested Citation: "3 Advanced Functional Materials." National Research Council. 2008. Inspired by Biology: From Molecules to Materials to Machines. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/12159.
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Suggested Citation: "3 Advanced Functional Materials." National Research Council. 2008. Inspired by Biology: From Molecules to Materials to Machines. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/12159.
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Suggested Citation: "3 Advanced Functional Materials." National Research Council. 2008. Inspired by Biology: From Molecules to Materials to Machines. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/12159.
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Suggested Citation: "3 Advanced Functional Materials." National Research Council. 2008. Inspired by Biology: From Molecules to Materials to Machines. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/12159.
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Suggested Citation: "3 Advanced Functional Materials." National Research Council. 2008. Inspired by Biology: From Molecules to Materials to Machines. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/12159.
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Suggested Citation: "3 Advanced Functional Materials." National Research Council. 2008. Inspired by Biology: From Molecules to Materials to Machines. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/12159.
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Suggested Citation: "3 Advanced Functional Materials." National Research Council. 2008. Inspired by Biology: From Molecules to Materials to Machines. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/12159.
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Suggested Citation: "3 Advanced Functional Materials." National Research Council. 2008. Inspired by Biology: From Molecules to Materials to Machines. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/12159.
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Suggested Citation: "3 Advanced Functional Materials." National Research Council. 2008. Inspired by Biology: From Molecules to Materials to Machines. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/12159.
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Suggested Citation: "3 Advanced Functional Materials." National Research Council. 2008. Inspired by Biology: From Molecules to Materials to Machines. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/12159.
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Suggested Citation: "3 Advanced Functional Materials." National Research Council. 2008. Inspired by Biology: From Molecules to Materials to Machines. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/12159.
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Suggested Citation: "3 Advanced Functional Materials." National Research Council. 2008. Inspired by Biology: From Molecules to Materials to Machines. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/12159.
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Suggested Citation: "3 Advanced Functional Materials." National Research Council. 2008. Inspired by Biology: From Molecules to Materials to Machines. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/12159.
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Suggested Citation: "3 Advanced Functional Materials." National Research Council. 2008. Inspired by Biology: From Molecules to Materials to Machines. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/12159.
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Suggested Citation: "3 Advanced Functional Materials." National Research Council. 2008. Inspired by Biology: From Molecules to Materials to Machines. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/12159.
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Suggested Citation: "3 Advanced Functional Materials." National Research Council. 2008. Inspired by Biology: From Molecules to Materials to Machines. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/12159.
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Suggested Citation: "3 Advanced Functional Materials." National Research Council. 2008. Inspired by Biology: From Molecules to Materials to Machines. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/12159.
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Suggested Citation: "3 Advanced Functional Materials." National Research Council. 2008. Inspired by Biology: From Molecules to Materials to Machines. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/12159.
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Suggested Citation: "3 Advanced Functional Materials." National Research Council. 2008. Inspired by Biology: From Molecules to Materials to Machines. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/12159.
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Suggested Citation: "3 Advanced Functional Materials." National Research Council. 2008. Inspired by Biology: From Molecules to Materials to Machines. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/12159.
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