Engineered Biomimicry

by Akhlesh Lakhtakia (Editor), Raúl José Martín-Palma (Editor)

Engineered Biomimicry covers a broad range of research topics in the emerging discipline of biomimicry. Biologically inspired science and technology, using the principles of math and physics, has led to the development of products as ubiquitous as Velcro™ (modeled after the spiny hooks on plant seeds and fruits). Readers will learn to take ideas and concepts like this from nature, implement them in research, and understand and explain diverse phenomena and their related functions. From bioinspired computing and medical products to biomimetic applications like artificial muscles, MEMS, textiles and vision sensors, Engineered Biomimicry explores a wide range of technologies informed by living natural systems. Engineered Biomimicry helps physicists, engineers and material scientists seek solutions in nature to the most pressing technical problems of our times, while providing a solid understanding of the important role of biophysics. Some physical applications include adhesion superhydrophobicity and self-cleaning,  structural coloration, photonic devices, biomaterials and composite materials, sensor systems, robotics and locomotion, and ultra-lightweight structures.

493 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2013

Reviews

[BigBrain · Rating 2 out of 5]

A really nice collection of the work and research done by professors worldwide who agreed to contribute in the form of book. A thorough research has been done which will definitely fascinate the readers.
If you are new to this particular field, I feel the book is too extensive in details and may require some pre-requisites for you to understand it fully.