The
study of the structure and function of biological substances to develop
man-made systems
that mimic natural ones; imitating, copying, or learning from biological systems to create new materials and technologies.
The
design of systems,
materials, and their functionality to mimic nature. Current examples include
layering of materials to achieve the hardness of an abalone shell or
understanding why spider silk is stronger than steel.
Imitating,
copying, or learning from nature. Nanotechnology already exists in nature;
thus, nanoscientists have a wide variety of components and tricks already
available. [Encyclopedia Nanotech]
The
design of systems,
materials, and their functionality to mimic nature. Current examples include
layering of materials to achieve the hardness of an abalone shell or
understanding why spider silk is stronger than steel.
Imitating,
copying, or learning from nature. Nanotechnology already exists in nature;
thus, nanoscientists have a wide variety of components and tricks already
available. [Encyclopedia Nanotech]