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Showing 1 to 20 of 51 for “"Biomimetics"”.
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Biomimetics and Host-Guest Chemistry
In an effort to produce the tetrahedrally coordinated, catalytically active zinc center, three families of tris(2-pyridyl)methanol derivatives were synthesized and characterized. Zinc binding studies revealed that the binding behaviors of the ligands depended on the steric and electronic properties …
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Self-Assembly, Templation and Biomimetics
Self-assembly, templation and biomimetics are three important, overlapping areas in supramolecularChemistry. Some contributions to these three areas are introduced. Novel substituted trispyridylmethanol derived ligands were synthesized to mimic the active site of carbonic anhydrase. The key …
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Crystallization, biomimetics and semiconducting polymers in confined systems
populärwissenschaftlicher Abstract: Kristallisation, Biomimetik und halbleitende Polymere in räumlich begrenzten Systemen: Öl und Wasser mischen sich nicht, man kann aber aus beiden Flüssigkeiten Emulsionen herstellen, bei denen Tröpfchen der einen Flüssigkeit in der anderen Flüssigkeit vorliegen. …
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Oxidation of Tetrahydropyridines by MAO B Biomimetics: Mechanistic Studies
… herein provides that exact evidence using biomimetics of MAO B. The first section of the dissertation will highlight the ability of one such biomimetic, 3-methyllumiflavin (3MLF), to provide a chemical model for the oxidation of -unsaturated tetrahydropyridines. Using a nontoxic analog of …
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Biomimetics design tool used to develop new components for lower-energy buildings
The contributions to knowledge documented in this doctoral thesis are two-fold. The first contribution is in the application of a new biomimetic design tool called BioTRIZ. Its creators claim it can be used to facilitate the transfer of biological principles to solve engineering problems. The core …
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Dynamic soaring beyond biomimetics: control of an albatross-inspired wind-powered system
Albatrosses extract their propulsive energy from horizontal winds in a maneuver called dynamic soaring, and travel impressive distance (5000 km/week) by "riding the winds". Accordingly, for albatrosses flight is barely more strenuous than rest. While thermal soaring, exploited by birds of prey and …
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Using Biomimetics to Improve the Maneuvering Performance of the Expendable Mobile Antisubmarine Warfare Training Target (EMATT)
Using Biomimetics to improve the maneuverability of torpedo shaped Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs) is a continued topic of study that is rapidly evolving to increase the agility of these vehicles. MIT Sea Grant continues to study the hydrodynamic effects of UUVs and implement biomimetic methods …
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Analysis of biomimetics in the application of robotic locomotion with a focus on structures, materials and dynamics
Biomimetics is the study and analysis of natural systems to inform engineering design and technology development. Through interdisciplinary research and analysis of natural phenomena, engineers are able to gain valuable insight to drive efficient and robust innovation. A critical understanding of …
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The application of visualisation tools to enable architects to explore the dynamic characteristics of smart materials in a contemporary Shanashil building design element for hot arid climates
… observed in nature, inspired from biomimetics, taking into consideration the role of sustainable development. Such qualities are found in the characteristics of smart dynamic glazing material particularly in the switchable, reversible properties of transparency and colouration …
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Observing and measuring the drinking mechanism in cats
… applications in the developing field of biomimetics.
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Optimization of biomimetic propulsion in a fish like robot
The study of biomimetics is largely driven by the desire to integrate design advantages found in the natural world to experimental devices and, ultimately, practical machines. The work contained herein consisted of the construction of a biomimetic carangiform robotic fish as a functional …
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Synthetic and computational investigations into reaction pathways towards complex heterocyclic ring systems
… chemistry due to potential applications in biomimetics and pharmaceuticals, such as dyes and explosives. 1,2,3,5-tetrazocines were originally proposed as an intermediate in the formation of 1,3a,6,6atetrahydroimidazo[4,5-c]pyrazole (a promising anti-fungal agent) from the irradiation of …
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Biomimetic improvement of the maneuvering qualities of unmanned underwater vehicles
In recent years, biomimetics has been used as a source of inspiration to improve the performance of engineered systems in several disciplines. In this thesis, we emulate the function of the retractable dorsal fins in tunas to improve the maneuvering performance of a typical autonomous underwater …
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Biomimetic approach to anti-fouling surfaces
… study and exploitation of such systems. Biomimetics in surface engineering is receiving more attention as nature provides surfaces with a whole range of functionality. In the present work, microand nano-structured polymers surfaces with the self-cleaning Lotus and antireflective Moth-eye …
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MOLECULAR DYNAMICS STUDY ON THE STRUCTURE, DYNAMICS AND STRESS RESPONSE OF DILUTE MICELLAR SYSTEMS IN UNIAXIAL EXTENSIONAL DEFORMATION
… for potential application in hydrotropy, biomimetics, dispersion and emulsification, enhanced oil recovery, detergency, templating, drug delivery, personal care products, drag reduction, nanoscale reaction vessels, therapeutic gene delivery, bio-catalysis and so on. Though several studies …
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Biomimetica per l'ingegneria tissutale dell'osso
… as carrier of regeneration biomolecular signals. Biomimetics has helped to project new tissue engineered devices to simulate the physiological substrates architecture, such extracellular matrix (ECM), and molecular signals that drive the integration at the interface between pre-existing tissue and …
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Novel Bioinspired Pumping Models for Microscale Flow Transport
Bioinspiration and biomimetics are two increasingly important fields in applied science and mechanics that seek to imitate systems or processes in nature to design improved engineering devices. Here, we are inspired and motivated by microscale internal flow transport phenomena in insect tracheal …
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Biomimetic deployable structures
… virtue of temporary and convertible structures. Biomimetics is the applied science that, through the imitation of nature, finds the solution to human problems. By observing motions that occur in nature, for example, the blooming of a flower or the unfolding of wings, inspiration can be drawn for …
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Biomimetic models for redox enzyme systems
… in the area of supramolecular chemistry and biomimetics. Of particular interest will be the results from the flavin-based dendron research, as the prospect of purpose-built synthetic enzymes, designed and synthesised for whatever role is required, would surely be of great significance.
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Investigating The Relationship Between Surface Topology And Functional Characteristics For Injection Moulded Thermoplastic Components
… with inspiration being derived from biomimetics and self-cleaning surfaces, such as the surface of a gecko skin, and the hydrophobic wax layer of forest leaves. Main barriers to adoption include that these surfaces alone are difficult to manufacture on 3D products, expensive to …
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