師法自然:8大新興仿生技術盤點
Jennifer Alsever
2013-04-08
能源短缺、交通擁堵……人類社會的很多頑疾都可以從大自然找到答案,仿生學領域的科學家們正在朝著這個方向努力,而他們的老師則包括壁虎、蜜蜂、荷葉、貽貝、白蟻、魚群、鯊魚,以及螢火蟲。

貽貝 ????美國西北大學(Northwestern University)的研究人員研究了貽貝的附著能力,發現貽貝擁有獨特的蛋白基膠粘劑,能夠在潮濕的環境中發揮良好的功用。接著,研究人員模擬這種材質,研制出了高分子聚合物手術膠粘劑,有望應用于修復胎膜以及預防早產。 |
Mussels ????Northwestern University researchers studied the sticking power of mussels and found that they have unique protein-based adhesives that works well in wet environments. They then copied that makeup to create polymer surgical glue that one day could repair fetal membranes and hopefully prevent preterm labor. |