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One class of biomimetic antifouling coatings is inspired by the surface of shark skin, which consists of nanoscale overlapping placoid scales that exhibit parallel ridges that effectively prevent sharks from becoming fouled even when moving at slow speeds. The antifouling qualities of the shark skin-inspired designs appear highly dependent upon ...
The LZR Racer (pronounced as "Laser Racer") is a line of competition swimsuits manufactured by Speedo using a high-technology swimwear fabric composed of woven elastane-nylon and polyurethane. The swimsuits are available in a full-body length; they compress the body and trap air for buoyancy.
Notable examples of these natural structures include: honeycomb structure of the beehive, strength of spider silks, bird flight mechanics, and shark skin water repellency. [2] The etymological roots of the neologism "biomimetic" derive from Greek, since bios means "life" and mimetikos means "imitative". [citation needed]
Image credits: Sasha Weilbaker #7 Solar Panels. While both solar panels and plant leaves harvest energy from the sun, a team at Princeton University took biomimicry in solar panels a step further ...
This marks Irina Shayk's 10th time posing for the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue, and it might have been the most dangerous. EXCLUSIVE: Irina Shayk recalls filming in shark-infested waters for ...
Shark Tank star Barbara Corcoran recreated Martha Stewart’s recent Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover.. The 74-year-old wore a near-identical outfit: a white plunging one-piece swimsuit and a ...
Biomimetics or biomimicry is the emulation of the models, systems, and elements of nature for the purpose of solving complex human problems. [ 2 ] [ 3 ] [ 4 ] The terms "biomimetics" and "biomimicry" are derived from Ancient Greek : βίος ( bios ), life, and μίμησις ( mīmēsis ), imitation, from μιμεῖσθαι ( mīmeisthai ...
Sharklet, manufactured by Sharklet Technologies, is a bio-inspired plastic sheet product structured to impede microorganism growth, particularly bacterial growth.It is marketed for use in hospitals and other places with a relatively high potential for bacteria to spread and cause infections.