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Biomimicry: What Nature Can Teach us about Engineering and Design

2024/11/8
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Alyssa Stark
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Camilo Restrepo
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Josh Rosenthal
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Miguel Modestino
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Alyssa Stark: 我对壁虎的粘附能力非常感兴趣，因为它们不需要胶水就能在各种表面上重复使用。我正在研究如何复制这种复杂的粘附系统，以便在医疗保健领域开发新的应用，例如柔软且易于剥离的医用胶带，特别适用于婴儿或老年人。目前粘合剂面临的挑战是如何同时处理水和油。尽管我们还没有完全复制壁虎的粘附能力，但我相信我们正在朝着这个方向努力。

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Geckos' amazing adhesive abilities, which don't require glue, are being studied to create new medical adhesives for humans. The challenge lies in creating an adhesive that works despite water and oil.
  • Geckos have a dry adhesive system using microscopic hairs on their feet.
  • Research aims to replicate this system for medical applications, such as creating reusable medical tapes.
  • Challenges include dealing with water and oil, which affect adhesive performance.

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How does nature make durable materials like corals and seashells without a heat or a kiln? How do peacock feathers get their beautiful colors? Scientists are trying to understand these processes and to replicate them for sustainable human products and design. The field of biomimicry is growing. We'll explore its origins and hear about some of the latest innovations.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices)NPR Privacy Policy)