Details different experimental and theoretical methods used to probe static and dynamic properties of polymer materials and biomacromolecular systems.

Chemical engineers, physicists, and other researchers summarize the state of affairs in tribological aspects of various polymeric and bio-macromolecular systems at molecular, nanometer, and microscopic scales. They also explain the fundamental theories and experimental techniques commonly used in the field. The material is suitable as an introduction to tribology at levels ranging from upper undergraduate to practicing engineers. The topics include the lubrication and wear protection of natural biological systems, marine bioadhesion on polymer surfaces and strategies for preventing it, gecko-inspired polymer adhesives, rubber friction in the context of tire traction, carbohydrates and their roles in biological recognition processes, and electrorheological and magnetorheological materials and mechanical properties. Annotation 2013 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)