MODELING NANOSCALE FLUID-DYNAMICS AND TRANSPORT IN PHYSIOLOGICAL FLOWS

The concept of nanotechnology is discussed, and its connection with bi omedical engineering Is elucidated. For the specific field of nanoscal e flow and transport problems of physiological relevance, some typical examples are Presented and their interaction is discussed for some cl assic biomechanical problems like the flow in arteries with blood-wall coupling. Then, existing computational models are presented and class ified according to the length scale of interest, with emphasis on part icle-fluid Problems. Final remarks address the essential unity of biom edical and engineering behaviour and the possible relevance to small-s cale industrial research. Copyright (C) 1996 Elsevier Science Ltd for IPEMB.