Research Keyword: Biomimetics

Biomimetics—Prospects and Developments

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Biomimetics is the practice of learning from and copying nature’s solutions to solve human engineering and design problems. This editorial explores how scientists can learn from examples like birds that navigate using Earth’s magnetic field, desert ants that stay cool through special hair structures, and develop new eco-friendly packaging materials inspired by nature. By studying organisms and their survival strategies, researchers can create sustainable technologies that use fewer resources and work more efficiently than traditional approaches.

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Mycelium-Based Composites for Interior Architecture: Digital Fabrication of Acoustic Ceiling Components

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Researchers developed acoustic ceiling tiles made from mycelium, the root-like part of mushrooms, grown in 3D-printed molds. These sustainable tiles reduce noise in interior spaces while using agricultural waste and requiring minimal energy to produce. The study shows that mycelium-based materials can effectively absorb sound similar to conventional acoustic panels while being completely biodegradable and environmentally friendly.

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Laser Direct Writing of Dual-Scale 3D Structures for Cell Repelling at High Cellular Density

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Researchers used advanced laser technology to create tiny mushroom-shaped structures decorated with nano-sized fingerprint patterns on surfaces. These structures were inspired by spider webs and designed to repel cells from sticking to the surface. Even when many cells were present, these specially designed surfaces kept about 60% of the cells from adhering, which could be useful for medical devices, sensors, and antibacterial coatings.

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Hierarchical Structure of the Program Used by Filamentous Fungi to Navigate in Confining Microenvironments

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Fungi navigating through tight spaces like soil use sophisticated biological programs similar to computer algorithms. Researchers studied how three fungal species move through confined microfluidic channels, discovering they use a three-level system: individual threads sense passages and remember direction, groups of threads avoid each other and share resources, and entire fungal networks solve problems through local independent decisions. This hierarchical approach efficiently explores space while balancing energy use.

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Harmonizing Nature, Education, Engineering and Creativity: An Interdisciplinary Educational Exploration of Engineered Living Materials, Artistry and Sustainability Using Collaborative Mycelium Brick Construction

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Middle-school students created artistic structures from mycelium (mushroom) materials, learning science, engineering, and art simultaneously. Students designed clay forms, cast them in plaster, filled the molds with mycelium mixture, and watched the living material grow into interconnected sculptures. This hands-on project taught students about sustainable materials, three-dimensional thinking, and teamwork while revealing significant gaps in their understanding of ecology and environmental concepts.

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