The Möbius Strip Topology: History, Science, and Applications in Nanotechnology, Materials, and the Arts

Is the first to present the historic background and numerous case studies on Möbius topology in mathematics, astronomy, chemistry, molecular medicine, physics and nanomaterials, literature, arts, and architecture Covers research on Möbius strip topology–controlled nanodevices for use in chemistry, biology, physics, and material sciences, including aspects from modern computer simulations for molecular design and engineering Highlights case studies on Möbius topology from the 18th–19th century up to the present years, taking examples from Europe, America, Australia, and Asia Reports on how drug-delivery techniques can be revolutionized through the development of topologically protected ring-shaped nanoproteins, such as Möbius-type cyclotides; the structural stability of such bioengineered nanodevices allows for better drug transport across the blood–brain barrier Reports on the spectacular modern architecture of buildings and bridges inspired by Möbius strip topology in Berlin, Amsterdam, Beijing, and Changsha Is richly illustrated with excellent figures to accompany each chapter and section Is authored by internationally renowned researchers in the field of magnetic resonance spectroscopy on complex (bio)chemical systems