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🌍 Happy Earth Day everyone! 🌱 Today, let's celebrate by embracing the wisdom of nature through #biomimicry. Here is a short video explaining the meaning of biomimicry using text from "Biomimicry: Innovation Inspired by Nature" by Janine Benyus! 🔍 Nature has been a master engineer for billions of years. Every organism and ecosystem has adapted ingenious solutions for survival and efficiency. From the water collection abilities of the Namib Desert beetle to the architectural marvels of honeybee hives, nature holds the blueprints to sustainable innovation. 📖 Drawing inspiration from Janine Benyus's groundbreaking work in "Biomimicry: Innovation Inspired by Nature," we see how nature’s designs can solve human challenges—without depleting our planet's resources and causing serious environmental issues. She teaches us that by mimicking these natural processes, we can develop technologies that are both sustainable and revolutionary. A huge shoutout to the amazing teams behind Biomimicry 3.8 and Biomimicry Institute for making this field super accessible and developing excellent resources to teach this vast subject. 🚀 Imagine buildings that self-regulate temperatures like termite mounds without using fossil fuels or materials as resilient as spider silk. By learning from nature, not only do we solve engineering or design problems, we also contribute to preserving the environment that inspires these innovations. 💡 As we celebrate Earth Day, let's commit to learning from the greatest designer of all—Mother Nature. Let’s invest in biomimicry to create a future where technology and nature thrive together. What nature-inspired solution inspires you the most? #EarthDay #Innovation #Sustainability #Nature #Biomimicry

[HTML] A Parameter Reduction-Based Decision-Making Method with Interval-Valued Neutrosophic Soft Sets for the Selection of Bionic Thin-Wall Structures H Zhang, L Wang, D Wang, Z Huang, D Yu, Y Peng - Biomimetics, 2024 … Section 3 describes the interval-valued neutrosophic soft set-based MABAC decision-making method … neutrosophic soft sets as an extension of soft sets and fuzzy soft sets. The proposed Euclidean distance-based parameter reduction …

Excited to share our recent publication, "Flow of Wormlike Micellar Solutions Over Concavities," in Soft Matter! Our work explores the flow behavior of viscoelastic, shear-banding wormlike micellar (WLM) solutions over various concave geometries using both numerical simulations and experiments. We discovered a key transition between two distinct flow regimes: from large-scale recirculations in "cavity flow" to confined vortices in "expansion–contraction flow." These findings are crucial for industries working with complex fluids, providing deeper insights into flow dynamics and micellar structure evolution. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eFvpKStp #Research #FluidDynamics #ViscoelasticFluids #WormlikeMicelles #Rheology #SoftMatter

"You could 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐚𝐭 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 as being 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐚 𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐬, and all of those have 𝐛𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐚 3.8 𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧-𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐝." - Michael Pawlyn. This quote sums up the promise of 𝐛𝐢𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐫𝐲 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐲-𝐭𝐨-𝐝𝐚𝐲. Nature has perfected gazillions of designs over billions of years, and humans have continually borrowed ideas and design elements from nature. 𝑻𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒊𝒔 𝒂 𝒈𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒕 𝑻𝑬𝑫 𝒗𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒐 𝒕𝒐 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒘𝒆𝒆𝒌. It provides excellent examples of how natural solutions work within constrained systems, using circular processes that are sustainable, created beautiful designs that are resilient and work hand-in-hand with the designs around it. https://lnkd.in/e52TeJnQ As you go through your week, take a look around you and get inspired by all the beautiful things that are possible. 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐚 𝐰𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 and breathe in the possibilities. 𝐘𝐞𝐬, we have many problems that need to be solved, lots of complexity within which solutions must work, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 we have almost limitless approaches perfected by nature that can inspire us to solutions. If you're curious, dive into the world of biomimicry at the Biomimicry Institute's excellent Biomimicry Toolbox site here https://lnkd.in/euk3YiQ3. It's full of tools and methods that might just spark your next breakthrough. #Biomimicry #SystemsThinking #DesignThinking #CircularEconomy Kara Fulcher, Christopher Stulpin, Steven Bosak, C. David Esch, Elizabeth Rhue, Joshua Michelman

5 simple steps to write a sustainable future: Step #1: Observe nature's genius Step #2: Identify challenges Step #3: Apply biomimicry principles Step #4: Prototype and test Step #5: Implement and iterate Here’s the secret: Nature holds the key to efficient, cost-effective, and eco-friendly solutions. 🌱 Let's reconnect to nature’s brilliance. Comment your thoughts or book a consultation at https://lnkd.in/eE39jA7h #Biomimicry #SustainableInnovation

5️⃣ Highly-Cited Paper in "Energy and Catalysis" Microwave Synthesis of Visible-Light-Activated g-C₃N₄/TiO₂ Photocatalysts By Maria Leonor Matias, Ana S. Reis-Machado, Joana Rodrigues, Tomás Calmeiro, Jonas Deuermeier, Ana Pimentel, Elvira Fortunato, Rodrigo Martins and Daniela Nunes This article presents an innovative microwave-assisted method for synthesizing g-C₃N₄/TiO₂ #heterostructures. This technique enhances the #photocatalytic activity of the materials, demonstrating their potential for #environmental remediation under visible light. Access the full paper at: mdpi.com/2200422

Photosynthesis is a fundamental biological process through which plants, algae, and certain bacteria convert light energy into chemical energy, providing the basis for life on Earth. Here's how it works: Light Absorption: Photosynthesis begins in the chloroplasts, which are specialized organelles in plant cells. Within these chloroplasts are pigments, the most important being chlorophyll. Chlorophyll absorbs sunlight, particularly in the blue and red wavelengths, while reflecting green light, which gives plants their green color. Water Splitting (Photolysis): The energy absorbed from sunlight is used to split water molecules (H₂O) into oxygen (O₂), protons (H⁺), and electrons (e⁻). This occurs in the thylakoid membranes of the chloroplasts during the light-dependent reactions. The oxygen is released as a byproduct, which is essential for the survival of aerobic life on Earth. Energy Transfer: The electrons released from water splitting are transferred through a series of proteins known as the electron transport chain. As electrons move down the chain, their energy is used to pump protons across the thylakoid membrane, creating a proton gradient. ATP and NADPH Formation: The energy from the proton gradient is harnessed by ATP synthase to convert ADP and inorganic phosphate into ATP (adenosine triphosphate), the cell's energy currency. Additionally, electrons at the end of the electron transport chain combine with NADP⁺ to form NADPH, another energy-rich molecule. Carbon Fixation (Calvin Cycle): In the light-independent reactions (Calvin Cycle), ATP and NADPH generated in the light-dependent reactions are used to convert carbon dioxide (CO₂) from the atmosphere into glucose (C₆H₁₂O₆). This occurs in the stroma of the chloroplasts. The enzyme RuBisCO catalyzes the first step of this cycle, where CO₂ is fixed into an organic molecule. Glucose Production: The Calvin Cycle ultimately produces glucose, which plants use as an energy source for growth and development. Excess glucose is stored as starch or used to synthesize other organic molecules like cellulose. Through photosynthesis, plants convert solar energy into a form that can be used by almost all living organisms, making it a critical process for life on Earth.

Moving Beyond Guesswork: The Future is Collaborative with Spray Pyrolysis! No more relying on hit-and-miss methods! This adaptable technology empowers scientists globally to develop an extensive array of materials with distinct characteristics. Celebrating the strength of teamwork in scientific exploration! https://lnkd.in/dAkJnxFE #SprayPyrolysis #ScienceCollaboration

🌟 Excited to share the Title Story, Volume 9 Issue 12: Three-Dimensional Bioprinting with Alginate by Freeform Reversible Embedding of Suspended Hydrogels with Tunable Physical Properties and Cell Proliferation. 🥼 This paper is authored by Yuanjia Zhu, Charles J. Stark, Sarah Madira, Sidarth Ethiraj, Akshay Venkatesh, Shreya Anilkumar, Jinsuh Jung, Seunghyun Lee, Catherine A. Wu, Sabrina K. Walsh, Gabriel A. Stankovich and Yi-Ping Joseph Woo. 💡 This study characterized the physical properties, printability, and cellular proliferation of native and RGD (arginine-glycine-aspartate)-modified alginate after extrusion-based 3D bioprinting in FRESH. Welcome to view this paper here👉 : https://lnkd.in/gJ34cExZ. #3D #bioprinting #FRESH #hydrogel #RGD #alginate #tunable #physical_property

🌱🔬 Advancing Green Energy Solutions Excited to share my latest research article exploring the potential of a sustainable electrolyte mix for supercapacitors! 🌟 By combining the high ionic conductivity of NaPF6–EC with the biodegradable benefits of choline glycine, we uncover a path toward greener and more efficient energy storage solutions. Through molecular simulations, we investigated how small additions of choline glycine impact ion mobility and overall performance. The results? A promising balance of functionality and environmental responsibility. 🌍💡 Check it out here and join the conversation on how we can make energy storage smarter and more sustainable: https://lnkd.in/dECbY3y8 #SustainableEnergy #MaterialsScience #EnergyStorage #ResearchMatters