About this Research Topic
Biological materials and interfaces are central to developments in bioengineering and biophysics, contributing significantly to dynamic ecosystems that evolve over time. Historically, the study of these systems has been constrained by the limitations of traditional methodologies, which lack the requisite sensitivity in temporal and spatial resolutions needed to thoroughly understand their nature and behavior. Conventional tools often fail to capture the intricacies at physiologically relevant scales, necessitating a more robust suite of technologies for comprehensive analysis.
This Research Topic is a continuation of Volume I and it aims at enhancing the fundamental understanding of biological materials and interfaces by showcasing the latest advancements in in situ characterization technologies. By leveraging cutting-edge methodologies such as scanning probe microscopy, fluorescence microscopy, electron microscopy, and synchrotron X-ray techniques, we can now observe and analyze biological processes in real time and under pertinent conditions. Such in-depth investigations are crucial for elucidating the complex mechanisms and interactions at play within biological systems, providing a clearer picture of their functional dynamics.
To gather further insights into this burgeoning field, we welcome articles focusing on, but not limited to, the following themes:
- Biological materials
- Biological interfaces
- In situ characterization
- Direct observation of biologically relevant processes
- Molecular-scale investigations into biologically relevant processes
- Chemistry of materials
- Molecular biophysics
By fostering cross-disciplinary collaboration and presenting diverse methodological approaches, this collection aims to push the boundaries of what is currently possible in the characterization of biological interfaces and materials, offering new perspectives and enhancing our capacity to engineer and manipulate these complex systems.
This Research Topic is a continuation of Volume I and it aims at enhancing the fundamental understanding of biological materials and interfaces by showcasing the latest advancements in in situ characterization technologies. By leveraging cutting-edge methodologies such as scanning probe microscopy, fluorescence microscopy, electron microscopy, and synchrotron X-ray techniques, we can now observe and analyze biological processes in real time and under pertinent conditions. Such in-depth investigations are crucial for elucidating the complex mechanisms and interactions at play within biological systems, providing a clearer picture of their functional dynamics.
To gather further insights into this burgeoning field, we welcome articles focusing on, but not limited to, the following themes:
- Biological materials
- Biological interfaces
- In situ characterization
- Direct observation of biologically relevant processes
- Molecular-scale investigations into biologically relevant processes
- Chemistry of materials
- Molecular biophysics
By fostering cross-disciplinary collaboration and presenting diverse methodological approaches, this collection aims to push the boundaries of what is currently possible in the characterization of biological interfaces and materials, offering new perspectives and enhancing our capacity to engineer and manipulate these complex systems.
Keywords: Continuum length-scales, orientation, multi-modality, liquid cell, physiologically relevant
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