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From Gecko Feet To Sticky Tape
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Author : Toney Allman
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2006-01-01
From Gecko Feet To Sticky Tape written by Toney Allman and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-01-01 with Adhesive tape categories.
All about the properties of geckos' feet, and a useful product based on them.
From Gecko Feet To Adhesive Tape
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Author : Wil Mara
language : en
Publisher: Cherry Lake
Release Date : 2014-01-01
From Gecko Feet To Adhesive Tape written by Wil Mara and has been published by Cherry Lake this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-01-01 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Learn about how nature has inspired technological innovations with this book on the similarities between gecko feet and a new adhesive tape. Integrating both historical and scientific perspectives, this book explains how gecko feet inspired the invention of an adhesive. Readers will make connections and examine the relationship between the two concepts. Sidebars, photographs, a glossary, and a concluding chapter on important people in the field add detail and depth to this informational text on biomimicry.
Biomimetics
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Author : Brian Clegg
language : en
Publisher: Icon Books
Release Date : 2023-07-20
Biomimetics written by Brian Clegg and has been published by Icon Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-07-20 with Science categories.
An exploration of the transformative ways in which nature has inspired the technological advancement of humankind. Biomimetics literally means emulating biology - and in a broader sense the term covers technological advances where the original inspiration came from nature. The Earth is a vast laboratory where the mechanisms of natural selection have enabled evolutionary solutions to be developed to a wide range of problems. In this new title in the Hot Science series, science writer Brian Clegg looks at how humans have piggybacked on natural experimentation, redeploying a solution to create things that make our lives easier. He looks at how the hooks on burdock seeds inspired the creation of Velcro, how the stickiness of the feet of geckos and frogs has been used to create gripping surfaces, such as tyre treads, and how even the most basic optical enhancement in the form of spectacles is itself a form of biomimetics.
Introductory Physics For The Life Sciences
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Author : Simon Mochrie
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2023-04-05
Introductory Physics For The Life Sciences written by Simon Mochrie and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-04-05 with Science categories.
This classroom-tested textbook is an innovative, comprehensive, and forward-looking introductory undergraduate physics course. While it clearly explains physical principles and equips the student with a full range of quantitative tools and methods, the material is firmly grounded in biological relevance and is brought to life with plenty of biological examples throughout. It is designed to be a self-contained text for a two-semester sequence of introductory physics for biology and premedical students, covering kinematics and Newton’s laws, energy, probability, diffusion, rates of change, statistical mechanics, fluids, vibrations, waves, electromagnetism, and optics. Each chapter begins with learning goals, and concludes with a summary of core competencies, allowing for seamless incorporation into the classroom. In addition, each chapter is replete with a wide selection of creative and often surprising examples, activities, computational tasks, and exercises, many of which are inspired by current research topics, making cutting-edge biological physics accessible to the student.
Principles Of Engineering Tribology
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Author : Ahmed Abdelbary
language : en
Publisher: Elsevier
Release Date : 2023-05-26
Principles Of Engineering Tribology written by Ahmed Abdelbary and has been published by Elsevier this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-05-26 with Technology & Engineering categories.
Principles of Engineering Tribology: Fundamentals and Applications introduces readers to the core theories and fundamentals of the field, its basic terminology and concepts, as well as advanced topics such as the tribological properties of various engineering surfaces, roughness measurements, and the mechanics of surface contact. The fundamentals of friction and wear of metallic and non-metallic materials such as polymers, ceramics, rubbers, and composites are discussed, as are fluidic, gaseous, grease, and solid media lubrication techniques. In addition, the properties of lubricants and various types of additives incorporated are discussed, along with a methodology for conducting friction, wear and lubrication laboratory testing and an overview of simulation and modeling methods for various tribosystems. Case studies and applications are featured throughout, with a particular emphasis on analyzing failure modes of tribosystems. Introduces the basic concepts of tribology, building a comprehensive understanding for readers and then covering more advanced topics Discusses tribological properties of various engineering surfaces, roughness measurements, and mechanics of surface contact Covers more advanced topics such as fluidic, gaseous, grease, and solid media lubricants, methods for conducing friction and wear laboratory tests, and more Includes a wide-range of both traditional and state-of-the-art applications and case studies
Awesome Innovations Inspired By Birds
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Author : Jim Corrigan
language : en
Publisher: Mitchell Lane
Release Date : 2020-09-21
Awesome Innovations Inspired By Birds written by Jim Corrigan and has been published by Mitchell Lane this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-09-21 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Birds fly with speed and grace. They build intricate nests. Birds are survivors. They live on every continent of the world. Humans learned to fly by copying birds. Today, many new discoveries come from the study of birds. Scientists, architects, doctors, and engineers learn from them.
Physics And Applications Of Graphene
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Author : Sergey Mikhailov
language : en
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Release Date : 2011-03-22
Physics And Applications Of Graphene written by Sergey Mikhailov and has been published by BoD – Books on Demand this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-03-22 with Science categories.
The Stone Age, the Bronze Age, the Iron Age... Every global epoch in the history of the mankind is characterized by materials used in it. In 2004 a new era in material science was opened: the era of graphene or, more generally, of two-dimensional materials. Graphene is the strongest and the most stretchable known material, it has the record thermal conductivity and the very high mobility of charge carriers. It demonstrates many interesting fundamental physical effects and promises a lot of applications, among which are conductive ink, terahertz transistors, ultrafast photodetectors and bendable touch screens. In 2010 Andre Geim and Konstantin Novoselov were awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics "for groundbreaking experiments regarding the two-dimensional material graphene". The two volumes Physics and Applications of Graphene - Experiments and Physics and Applications of Graphene - Theory contain a collection of research articles reporting on different aspects of experimental and theoretical studies of this new material.
Bioinspiration And Biomimicry In Chemistry
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Author : Gerhard Swiegers
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2012-09-17
Bioinspiration And Biomimicry In Chemistry written by Gerhard Swiegers and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-09-17 with Science categories.
Can we emulate nature's technology in chemistry? Through billions of years of evolution, Nature has generated some remarkable systems and substances that have made life on earth what it is today. Increasingly, scientists are seeking to mimic Nature's systems and processes in the lab in order to harness the power of Nature for the benefit of society. Bioinspiration and Biomimicry in Chemistry explores the chemistry of Nature and how we can replicate what Nature does in abiological settings. Specifically, the book focuses on wholly artificial, man-made systems that employ or are inspired by principles of Nature, but which do not use materials of biological origin. Beginning with a general overview of the concept of bioinspiration and biomimicry in chemistry, the book tackles such topics as: Bioinspired molecular machines Bioinspired catalysis Biomimetic amphiphiles and vesicles Biomimetic principles in macromolecular science Biomimetic cavities and bioinspired receptors Biomimicry in organic synthesis Written by a team of leading international experts, the contributed chapters collectively lay the groundwork for a new generation of environmentally friendly and sustainable materials, pharmaceuticals, and technologies. Readers will discover the latest advances in our ability to replicate natural systems and materials as well as the many impediments that remain, proving how much we still need to learn about how Nature works. Bioinspiration and Biomimicry in Chemistry is recommended for students and researchers in all realms of chemistry. Addressing how scientists are working to reverse engineer Nature in all areas of chemical research, the book is designed to stimulate new discussion and research in this exciting and promising field.
Bio Inspired Technologies For The Modern World
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Author : R. Ramakrishna Reddy
language : en
Publisher: CRC Press
Release Date : 2024-08-23
Bio Inspired Technologies For The Modern World written by R. Ramakrishna Reddy and has been published by CRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-08-23 with Technology & Engineering categories.
Nature gives us ample opportunity to understand and observe her secrets, and scientists and inventors can and do study the characteristics of things in nature to come up with amazing and astonishing technologies and products invented as a result. This new volume provides a sampling of technological issues that have been tackled with the help of biologically inspired engineering, by such things in nature as bionic plants, the lotus leaf, insects and beetles, geckos, bats, spiders, and butterflies. It considers bio-inspired technologies that have been applied in water purification, for business lessons, in healthcare and medicine, and more. This unique volume is an inspiring resource for professionals, researchers, scholars, engineers, and businessmen and businesswomen interested in the latest developments by studying the wonders of natural science.
Sticky
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Author : Laurie Winkless
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2021-11-11
Sticky written by Laurie Winkless and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-11-11 with Science categories.
You are surrounded by stickiness. With every step you take, air molecules cling to you and slow you down; the effect is harder to ignore in water. When you hit the road, whether powered by pedal or engine, you rely on grip to keep you safe. The Post-it note and glue in your desk drawer. The non-stick pan on your stove. The fingerprints linked to your identity. The rumbling of the Earth deep beneath your feet, and the ice that transforms waterways each winter. All of these things are controlled by tiny forces that operate on and between surfaces, with friction playing the leading role. In Sticky, Laurie Winkless explores some of the ways that friction shapes both the manufactured and natural worlds, and describes how our understanding of surface science has given us an ability to manipulate stickiness, down to the level of a single atom. But this apparent success doesn't tell the whole story. Each time humanity has pushed the boundaries of science and engineering, we've discovered that friction still has a few surprises up its sleeve. So do we really understand this force? Can we say with certainty that we know how a gecko climbs, what's behind our sense of touch, or why golf balls, boats and aircraft move as they do? Join Laurie as she seeks out the answers from experts scattered across the globe, uncovering a stack of scientific mysteries along the way.