Results 91 to 100 of about 9,067,646 (379)
Nanotechnology Formulations for Antibacterial Free Fatty Acids and Monoglycerides
Molecules, 2016 Free fatty acids and monoglycerides have long been known to possess broad-spectrum antibacterial activity that is based on lytic behavior against bacterial cell membranes. Considering the growing challenges of drug-resistant bacteria and the need for new
Joshua A. Jackman +3 more
doaj +1 more source
Learning from Crickets: Artificial Hair-Sensor Array Developments [PDF]
, 2010 We have successfully developed biomimetic flowsensitive hair-sensor arrays taking inspiration from mechanosensory hairs of crickets. Our current generation of sensors achieves sub mm/s threshold air-flow sensitivity for single hairs operating in a ...
Krijnen, Gijs J.M. +2 more
core +3 more sources
Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.Bio‐based and (semi‐)synthetic zwitterion‐modified novel materials and fully synthetic next‐generation alternatives show the importance of material design for different biomedical applications. The zwitterionic character affects the physiochemical behavior of the material and deepens the understanding of chemical interaction mechanisms within the ...
Theresa M. Lutz +3 more
wiley +1 more source
Amorphous calcium phosphates: synthesis, properties and uses in biomaterials [PDF]
, 2010 This review paper on amorphous calcium phosphates (ACPs) provides an update on several aspects of these compounds which have led to many studies and some controversy since the 1970s, particularly because of the lack of irrefutable proof of the occurrence
Combes, Christèle, Rey, Christian
core +1 more source
Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.A 3D disease model is developed using customized hyaluronic‐acid‐based hydrogels supplemented with extracellular matrix (ECM) proteins resembling brain ECM properties. Neurons, astrocytes, and tumor cells are used to mimic the native brain surrounding.
Esra Türker +16 more
wiley +1 more source
Synovial joint lubrication – does nature teach more effective engineering lubrication strategies? [PDF]
, 2007 Nature shows numerous examples of systems which show energy efficiency, elegance in their design and optimum use of materials. Biomimetics is an emerging field of research in engineering and successes have been documented in the diverse fields of ...
Liskiewicz, T. +3 more
core +1 more source
A Termite‐Inspired Alternative to Cement
Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.A termite‐inspired composite of clay, cellulose, and lignin forms a dense fibrous network with concrete‐like strength (32 MPa) and superior elasticity, processed at ambient temperature. Abstract Clay combined with organic materials is used by termites as a strong and durable construction material for their mounds with minimal environmental impact. Here,
Oren Regev +3 more
wiley +1 more source
“Live” Nanomaterials Process Biomimetic Recognition and Assembly In Vivo
Small Science, 2023 The biomimetic strategy has been widely used in multiple fields, and provides huge convenience to human life. For biomedical application in vivo, the importance of biomimetic materials lies on mimicking the natural process/behavior as well as mimicking ...
Kuo Zhang +5 more
doaj +1 more source
Microstructure and Thermal Property of Designed Alginate-Based Polymeric Composite Foam Materials Containing Biomimetic Decellularized Elastic Cartilage Microscaffolds [PDF]
, 2021 Ching-Cheng Huang
openalex +1 more source
Nature as paradigm for sustainability in the textile and apparel industry [PDF]
, 2012 Imagine if clothing of the future would adapt, grow, self repair and change appearance. The relationship between wearer and garment would be that of symbiosis enabled by developments in material science that produce textiles able to imitate ...
Kapsali, Veronika
core