Hanson, BS orcid.org/0000-0002-6079-4506, Brown, CP, Laurent, H et al. (2 more authors) (2020) Hierarchical biomechanics: student engagement activities with a focus on biological physics. Physics Education, 55 (2). 025015. ISSN 0031-9120
Abstract
Hierarchical structure and mechanics are crucial in biological systems as they allow for smaller molecules, such as proteins and sugars, to be used in the construction of large scale biological structures exhibiting properties such as structural support functionality. By exploring the fundamental principles of structure and mechanics at the macroscale, this general theme provides a clear insight into how physics can be applied to the complex questions of biology. With a focus on biopolymer networks and hydrogels, we present a series of interactive activities which cover a range of biophysical concepts at an introductory level, such as viscoelasticity, biological networks and ultimately, hierarchical biomechanics. These activities enable us to discuss multidisciplinary science with a general audience and, given the current trends of research science, this conceptualisation of science is vital for the next generation of scientists.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2020 The Author(s). Published by IOP Publishing Ltd. This is an open access article under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Engineering & Physical Sciences (Leeds) > School of Physics and Astronomy (Leeds) > Molecular & Nanoscale Physics |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 18 Feb 2020 15:47 |
Last Modified: | 25 Jun 2023 22:09 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | IOP Publishing |
Identification Number: | 10.1088/1361-6552/ab687e |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:157111 |