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In the realm of marine conservation, a groundbreaking innovation is making waves — 3D printed artificial coral reefs. Studies have shown that 25% of coral reefs around the world have already disappeared due to warming waters, pollution, ocean acidification and overfishing. As natural coral reefs face unprecedented threats, the urgent need for sustainable solutions has never been clearer. InnoTech, a pioneering company at the forefront of environmental technology, has ventured into the realm of artificial coral reefs using 3D production technology, heralding a new era in marine ecosystem restoration. Read more: https://lnkd.in/d7qXxWx2 InnoTech Oman @MAFWR_OM Oman Vision 2040 رؤية عُمان Ministry of Commerce, Industry & Investment promotion Environment Authority Othman Al Mandhari Fatma Al Harbi #3D #3Dprinting #coralreefs #artificialcoralreefs #ecofriendly #sustainability #productiontechnique #marinehabitat #biodiversity #marineconservation #Oman #OmanBiz

In the realm of marine conservation, a groundbreaking innovation is making waves — 3D printed artificial coral reefs. Studies have shown that 25% of coral reefs around the world have already disappeared due to warming waters, pollution, ocean acidification and overfishing. As natural coral reefs face unprecedented threats, the urgent need for sustainable solutions has never been clearer. InnoTech, a pioneering company at the forefront of environmental technology, has ventured into the realm of artificial coral reefs using 3D production technology, heralding a new era in marine ecosystem restoration. Read more: https://lnkd.in/d7qXxWx2 InnoTech Oman @MAFWR_OM Oman Vision 2040 رؤية عُمان #3D #3Dprinting #coralreefs #artificialcoralreefs #ecofriendly #sustainability #productiontechnique #marinehabitat #biodiversity #marineconservation #Oman #OmanBiz

Just read an inspiring piece on Coastruction 's innovative work in 3D printing artificial reefs—a great example of tech merging with nature to tackle one of our most pressing challenges: #oceanconservation. The stats are stark: 25% of the ocean’s fish rely on coral reefs for survival, yet these ecosystems are in steep decline due to pollution, overfishing, and climate change. Coastruction’s solution? Purpose-built #3Dprintedreefs that mimic natural formations, providing vital habitats while using #sustainable, local materials. No toxic old tires or rusty metal rebar here—just smart design and a commitment to biodiversity. The vision from Coastruction’s founder, Nadia Fani, is bold. She highlights how their powder bed tech allows for tailored reefs to thrive in different marine environments, from oceans to rivers. I’m particularly impressed by their collaborative work with local communities to ensure these projects not only make an impact but also foster stewardship at a #grassroots level. For people like me who are passionate about the ocean, it’s a reminder of the power of purpose-driven innovation. What a great use of #additivemanufacturing technology. https://lnkd.in/ggzBngdd!

This new study explores the use of additive manufacturing and sustainable materials to develop artificial substrates for coral propagation. By drawing inspiration from nature and using advanced technologies, this research aims to support the restoration of coral reefs and enhance marine biodiversity—critical challenges for global ecosystems. 🔑 Key Insights: 🪸 Biomimetic Design Approach: The methodology is inspired by natural ecological functions, designing 3D models tailored for specific coral species, optimizing shape for effective propagation, and ensuring proper fixation methods. 🪸 Creating Habitats for Marine Life: The substrates are designed not only for coral growth but to support microorganisms and other marine species, enhancing biodiversity in the artificial reefs. 🪸 Material Science & Biocompatibility: The study carefully evaluates the biocompatibility of materials used in the substrates, ensuring they promote coral health and longevity. 🪸 Case Study & Results: Over a 493-day analysis, coral fragments showed positive growth, demonstrating the potential for artificial substrates to play a significant role in marine restoration. As coral reefs face unprecedented threats from climate change and human activity, this innovative approach using 3D printing and sustainable materials could play a role in restoring these vital ecosystems, supporting biodiversity and marine life. 📎 Read more: https://lnkd.in/eNUG_khx #CoralRestoration #MarineBiodiversity #Biomimicry #SustainableMaterials #3DPrinting #MarineEcosystems #ClimateAction

A while back I'd posted about how the issue we have yet to address with nature based solutions (NBS) is the #abundance. That natural solutions often have unintended consequences which end up sequestering more carbon while also outpacing expected growth, or increasing biodiversity beyond the species predicted.  Here's another exhibit: https://lnkd.in/gNTWzDmW This is another example of how combining modern large scale architecture with nature is well intentioned but our pace of construction compared to growth of natural landscapes is mismatched. If a plant is growing 1 leaf a day in it's ideal environment, while we build one feature a day, it's like the difference between compounding interest every day vs every month.  What questions do you have? Mine are below:  To what extent do large scale NBS solutions need to be enclosed or limited in exposure in order to ensure safety and utility for people?  What can we learn from other successful examples of green architecture like the world-renowned Singapore airport?  Could techniques like 3D printing with concrete allow the human and natural pace to be matched?  Thoughts?  #naturebasedsolutions 

🌿 Why Prioritize Sustainability in Construction? 🌿 Cypren Edmunds emphasises the critical importance of addressing energy efficiency, resource depletion, waste management, and carbon emissions in construction. 🏠 Energy Efficiency: The straw core of straw panels provides excellent thermal insulation, ensuring energy efficiency in buildings. This results in reduced heating and cooling costs, contributing to a comfortable and cost-effective living environment. 🌱 Waste Reduction: "Technologies such as Building Information Modeling (BIM) and 3D printing enhance efficiency and reduce waste in construction processes." 🌍 Carbon Emissions: "Advanced insulation materials like straw panels offer excellent thermal performance and carbon sequestration benefits." You can find the full interview with Cypren Edmunds on our website - https://lnkd.in/dyb2_JbD #SustainableConstruction #Reuse #ClimateAction

🔗💻🔎 DOI:  https://lnkd.in/dh6Sgh89 🧑📖 Determining the characteristics of contact interaction between the two-row windshield wiper and a curvilinear glass surface 👨⚖️ 🏫 ©️ Kostyantyn Holenko, Aleksandr Dykha, Yurii Voichyshyn, Orest Horbay, Maksym Dykha, Volodymyr Dytyniuk (Khmelnytskyi National University, Ukraine) ✔ 📝 Abstract Among the evaluation criteria for determining the efficiency of vehicle windshield cleaning, the pressure distribution of the wiper rubber brush on the glass surface is important. The problem is the lack of this indicator standardization by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe Rules (UNECE) regarding the windshield wipers certification. The inhomogeneity of the pressure distribution of the conventional wiper (the object of research) is additionally due to the mobility of the links of its mechanism and the plasticity of the rubber brush together with the blade. The pressure value should not be more than 30–50 kPa (33.4 kPa was recorded for the immobilized wiper case), and the external normal load on the frame should be kept within 20...30 N. Under a load of 24 N, the wiper blade was deformed by 1.48 mm (according to R43, it cannot exceed 1.5 mm). Further loading of the wiper frame causes two types of plastic deformation: local and global (loss of the rubber brush shape). Local displacements have increased to 1.82 mm, and the shape of the blade has acquired a "sliced" character, which causes thin jets of dirt. Global ones led to the rubber brush bending with the gap between it and the glass (5.7 mm) and caused the blind zone appearance. Models to mathematically predict layer-by-layer deformations of a conventional wiper were investigated. A model of a double-row blade with separate brushes was built, which enables the parallelization of water flows and explains the increase in the efficiency of its design. Hydrodynamic tests showed 1.58 times greater effectiveness compared to a classic single-row blade: the water flow rate was 15.61 vs 9.86 m/s. This technological advancement is the subject of a patent and a possible working prototype. Keywords: distributed pressure, plastic deformations, stressed-strained state, damping, hydrodynamics, volume flow rate, turbulence

🌊 Happy World Oceans Day! 🌊 At Veterans Intellectual Property, we honor the innovative spirit of those who protect our planet's most precious resources. Today, we celebrate the incredible patents and trademarks that contribute to ocean conservation and sustainability. 🔹 Marine Biodegradable Plastics: These groundbreaking materials help reduce pollution, ensuring cleaner oceans for future generations. For example, patents assigned to BioLogiQ Inc. cover biodegradable plastic blends containing polyesters like PLA, PBAT, PCL, PBS combined with carbohydrate-based polymeric materials derived from starches, designed to be marine biodegradable. The U.S. Navy's patent (11,149,144) covers using these blends to 3D print unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) and sensors that can degrade after their mission, avoiding ocean litter. 🔹 Wave Energy Converters: Harnessing the power of ocean waves, these patented technologies offer a renewable energy source that supports our transition to greener energy solutions. For instance, USPTO Patent No. 8,006,937 covers a wave energy converter device for harnessing energy from ocean waves. 🔹 Marine Wildlife Protection Devices: From advanced fishing nets designed to prevent bycatch to sonar systems that protect whales from ship collisions, these innovations help preserve marine biodiversity. USPTO Patent No. 9,850,005 covers a specialized fishing net designed to reduce bycatch. 🔹 Sustainable Aquaculture Systems: Patented aquaculture technologies promote sustainable fish farming, reducing overfishing and ensuring a steady supply of seafood without harming natural fish populations. For instance, USPTO Patent No. 9,067,047 details a system for sustainable aquaculture practices. 🔹 Coral Reef Restoration: Innovative methods and devices for coral transplantation and reef restoration play a crucial role in rebuilding and protecting these vital underwater ecosystems. USPTO Patent No. 10,919,279 covers a method for coral reef restoration. Join us in celebrating these remarkable achievements and the dedicated inventors behind them. Together, we can make waves in protecting our oceans! 🌍🌊 #WorldOceansDay #VeteransIP #OceanInnovation #Sustainability #MarineConservation

🌍 Tackling Global Water Scarcity with Cutting-Edge Technology 💧 Excited to share our latest research on a groundbreaking water harvesting system, recently published in npj Clean Water from Nature Portfolio! In collaboration with an incredible team—Dr. Jayraj Vaghasiya, Dr. Kevalkumar Sonigara, @Carmen C Mayorga-Martinez, and Martin Pumera—we’ve developed an autonomous 3D printed artificial forest that can collect over 5.5 L/m² of freshwater daily in outdoor conditions. 🚰 This innovative system uses advanced materials like MXene@polypyrrole and a carbon nanofiber network, optimizing ☀ solar vapor generation and 🌁 fog collection through its unique 3D architecture. The system’s photothermal actuator autonomously adjusts to day and 🌃 night, maximizing solar energy during the day and enhancing fog collection at night. This research showcases the immense potential of integrating nanomaterials and smart design to address critical environmental challenges, particularly the growing demand for sustainable freshwater resources. 🌱💧 A big thanks to my collaborators and all those who supported this project. Let’s continue pushing the boundaries of innovation to build a more sustainable future! 🚀 Work done Future Energy and Innovation Lab CEITEC - Central European Institute of Technology Brno University of Technology #WaterHarvesting #Sustainability #Innovation #CleanWater #Nanotechnology #Research #GlobalImpact #Freshwater #SustainableLiving 📄 You can read the full article here:  https://lnkd.in/g8PinvE8

[𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐚𝐨 𝐃𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞] 💙🐠𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 - 𝟑𝐃 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐥 𝐎𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐞𝐟𝐬 Hong Kong’s marine ecosystem is facing severe challenges such as marine pollution, overfishing and climate change. To enhance its diversity, stability, and sustainability, #PolyU is particularly focusing on marine pollution monitoring technology and seafood sustainability research to explore conservation solutions. 🌎♻️ In the article featured in the education section of Sing Tao Daily on September 16, 2024, Dr James Kar-hei Fang, Associate Professor of FSN, shared how his team is using 3D printing technology to rebuild pearl oyster reefs, thereby enhancing marine biodiversity and contributing to the sustainable development of Hong Kong’s ecosystem.🐟 To learn more, please access the full article (in Chinese) at the link: https://bit.ly/3TwPthv #PolyU #PolyUFSN #PolyUResearch #marineecosystem #marineconservation #seafoodsustainability #Oysterreef #Restoration #Foodscience #Environment