Made to Measure

New Materials for the 21st Century

(Author) Philip Ball Philip De Greff Ball
Format: Paperback
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This text describes how scientists are inventing thousands of materials, ranging from synthetic skin, blood and bone, to substances that repair themselves and adapt to their environment. It outlines how newly-invented materials will transform our lives in the 21st century.

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Publisher:
Princeton University Press
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
None
Language:
en
ISBN:
9780691009759
Publish year:
1999
Publish date:
Oct. 3, 1999

Philip Ball

Philip Ball is a renowned science writer and author of the influential book "Critical Mass: How One Thing Leads to Another." Known for his engaging and accessible writing style, Ball's work explores complex scientific concepts and their impact on society. His contributions to literature have made science more relatable and understandable to a wider audience.

Philip De Greff Ball

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