Nature features some of the most sophisticated, yet elegant and long-lasting mechanosensory systems. The materials and morphological form of these natural systems have evolved to perfection in ...

Historic stone buildings and sculptures are a very valuable and important part of the cultural heritage of any country. However, due to the weathering of the stone materials, the further preservation ...

Allied Market Research published a new report, titled, “Biomimetic Materials Market by Material (Biomimetic Polymers, Biomimetic Ceramics & Glass, Biomimetic Metals & Alloys, and Others) and ...

(Nanowerk Spotlight) The extracellular matrix (ECM) is the complex network of proteins and sugars that provides structural and biochemical support for surrounding cells in the human body. This dynamic ...

Nature creates layered materials like bone and mother-of-pearl that become less sensitive to defects as they grow. Now researchers have created, using biomimetic proteins patterned on squid ring teeth ...

image: Korean researchers succeeded to synthesize biomimetic material reacting with Nitrile. It is expected to develop prodrugs that inhibit specific enzymes in cancer cells. view more There are ...

If eyes are "the windows of the soul," corneas are the panes in those windows. They shield the eye from dust and germs. They also act as the eye's outermost lens, contributing up to 75 percent of the ...

As the world becomes increasingly reliant on electricity, more stable, versatile, and efficient battery technologies are needed to help the world transition to a post-fossil fuel economy and society.

There are at least 10 million people worldwide who are blind due to damaged or diseased corneas. Right now, the only way to help people affected with corneal blindness requires a corneal transplant.

Xiaoyue Ni is creating wearable technology that goes beyond just tracking your steps, for everything from pregnancy to sleep patterns In honor of Women’s History Month, Duke celebrates the researchers ...

Designing better batteries isn’t just about squeezing in more power. It’s also about cutting costs, improving efficiency, and shrinking their environmental footprint. Yet despite decades of refinement ...