BIOMIMICRY
BIOMIMICRY-
The design and production of materials, structures, and systems that are modeled on biological entities and processes.
Examples
Scientists have noticed, although their size says otherwise, that whales are very proficient swimmers. This is due to its fins, which has ridges called tubercles. When added to wind Turbines, it reduces noise and drag, increases speed, and produces energy 20% more proficiently.
Peter Agre discovered a membrane protein that allows water to pass through cell walls. Thanks to this innovation, we have found new ways to desalinize seawater. He was awarded the 2003 Chemistry Nobel Peace Prize.
Some boats have been modified so it can emulate shark skin on it's exterior, which allows for reduced drag and conserved energy.
Scientists have noticed, although their size says otherwise, that whales are very proficient swimmers. This is due to its fins, which has ridges called tubercles. When added to wind Turbines, it reduces noise and drag, increases speed, and produces energy 20% more proficiently.
News 1
ASKNATURE SELECTED AS SEMI-FINALIST FOR THE 2014 FULLER CHALLENGE (1)
News 2
FORMER BIOMIMICRY 3.8 CEO STARTS SOMETHING NEW (2)
News 3
THINK TANK NAMES JANINE BENYUS A 2013 GLOBAL THOUGHT LEADER (3)
Latest Project
From Water Contamination and Drug Testing, the emisson produced by fireflies can be used in many different ways. (4)
The picture used on the left is a detailed microimage displaying the channels used for supplying oxygen for the fireflies light emisson
This detailed microimage shows larger channels branching into smaller ones, supplying oxygen for the firefly's light emission. The smallest channels are ten thousand times smaller than a millimeter and therefore invisible to other experimental probes: this has prevented scientists so far to unlock the mystery of firefly light flashes. - Giorgio Margaritondo/EPFL