Multi-material nanoindentation simulations of viral capsids

An understanding of the mechanical properties of viral capsids (protein assemblies forming shell containers) has become necessary as their perceived use as nano-materials for targeted drug delivery. In this thesis, a heterogeneous, spatially detailed model of the viral capsid is considered. This mod...

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Main Author: Subramanian, Bharadwaj
Format: Others
Language:English
Published: 2010
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/2152/ETD-UT-2010-05-1462