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It is marketed for use in hospitals and other places with a relatively high potential for bacteria to spread and cause infections. [1] The inspiration for Sharklet's texture came through analysis of the texture of shark skin, which does not attract barnacles or other biofouling, unlike ship hulls and other smooth surfaces. The texture was later ...
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]
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 Science of Diabetes Self-Management and Care is a peer-reviewed academic journal that publishes papers in the field of Endocrinology. The journal's editor is James Fain, PhD, RN, BC-ADM, FAAN (University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth). It has been in publication since 1980 and until 2021 was titled The Diabetes Educator. [1]
It is a colourless oil, although impure samples appear yellow. It was originally obtained from shark liver oil (hence its name, as Squalus is a genus of sharks). An estimated 12% of bodily squalene in humans is found in sebum. [5] Squalene has a role in topical skin lubrication and protection. [6]
But Laura Cipullo, registered dietitian, certified diabetes educator, and author of The Diabetes Comfort Food Diet Cookbook and Healthy Habits, sees things differently. 10 Myths About Diabetes and ...
The early horse-skin variety of equine-based faux-shagreen was traditionally prepared by embedding plant seeds (often Chenopodium) in the untreated skin while soft, covering the skin with a cloth, and trampling them into the skin. When the skin was dry, the seeds were shaken off, leaving the surface of the leather covered with small indentations.
Zotter appeared on “Shark Tank,” a national television show for up-and-coming entrepreneurs, in April and received an offer from businessman Mark Cuban. He gave the company $1 million for 7% ...