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contemporary research methodologies for nature-inspired design in China
309 pages : illustrations (some color), maps, charts 24 cm
Bioinspiration is a broad field that encompasses many facets of biology, engineering and design. The research and development of materials, systems and techniques based on natural phenomena is considered one of the main contributors for innovation in applied sciences, and a critical driver for future advances in sustainability. This book aims to serve as an introduction to the umbrella term of bioinspired design, and explain the similarities and dissimilarities between its different specializations, from biomimetics to biomimicry. Bio labs from some of the top universities in China were invited to exhibit their work for this book, namely the Key Laboratory of Bionic Engineering from Jilin University, the Key Laboratory of Bioinspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology from Beihang University, the Dynamic Technology Lab for Bionic Materials and Structures from Donghua University, and the Biomimetic Design Lab (BiDL), from Tongji University.
Introduction -- Interviews: Pius Leuba -- Marie Dariel -- Sherry Ritter -- Camille Fong -- Dengteng Ge -- Yongmei Zheng -- George Jeronimidis -- Evan Greenberg -- Julian F. Vincent -- Natural artifacts: Hydrophobic & hydrophilic -- Phyllotaxis -- Hairs & needle-like structures -- Micro & nanofibrils -- Isotropic & anisotropic -- Hierarchical structures -- Structural colors. Biological prototypes: Jilin University -- Beihang University -- Donghua University -- Tongji University -- Design education methods: Urban scale design -- Human scale design -- Microscale design -- Conclusion.
Includes bibliography (page 308) and indexes.