Exploring the innovational potential of biomimetics for novel 3D MEMS
Ille C. Gebeshuber,H. Stachelberger,Bahram Azizollah Ganji,Dee Chang Fu,Jumril Yunas,Burhanuddin Yeop Majlis +5 more
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In this article, a novel way to describe the complexity of biological and engineering approaches depending on the number of different base materials is proposed: either many materials are used (material dominates) or few materials (form dominates), or just one material (structure dominates).Abstract:
A novel way to describe the complexity of biological and engineering approaches depending on the number of different base materials is proposed: Either many materials are used (material dominates) or few materials (form dominates) or just one material (structure dominates). The complexity of the approach (in biology as well as in engineering) increases with decreasing number of base materials. Biomimetics, i.e., technology transfer from biology to engineering, is especially promising in MEMS development because of the material constraints in both fields. The Biomimicry Innovation Method is applied here for the first time to identify naturally nanostructured rigid functional materials, and subsequently analyse their prospect in terms of inspiring MEMS development.read more
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Bio-mimetic mechanisms of natural hierarchical materials: a review.
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Biomimetics: Biologically Inspired Technologies
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Biological Micro- and Nanotribology: Nature’s Solutions
TL;DR: In this paper, the physical principles of micro-and nanotribology and biological frictional and adhesive systems of insects are discussed. And the case study of indentation and adhesion of insects is presented.
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Tribology in biology
TL;DR: Biotribologists gather information about biological surfaces in relative motion, their friction, adhesion, lubrication and wear, and apply this knowledge to technological innovation as well as to the development of environmentally sound products.
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Tribology in biology: biomimetic studies across dimensions and across fields
TL;DR: The current state of biomimetics in tribology is reviewed, and possible biomimetic scenarios to overcome current tribological challenges are suggested (switchable adhesives, micromechanic devices, novel lubricants andadhesives).