Lab+6

Scientists found out that the microscopic structure of the lotus leaves, repel water which makes the lotus leaves (e.g. water lily) clean even though it grows in muddy lakes and ponds. This inspired the creation of self cleaning paint which did not require toxic detergents to wash away any dirt. I like this biomimcry example because it is very environmental friendly. It also saves people’s time, money and energy from re-applying paint or cleaning walls. **Scrubbing Bubbles **
 * Self Cleaning Paint **

Monmouth Junction developed an industrial flue scrubber that mimics the enzymes of molluscs to segregate CO2 from waste gases and converting it to nonstoxic limestone powder. Unlike other gas separation methods, it operates at a moderate temperature and pressure. I like this biomimicry example because utilizing this can alleviate air pollution and green house effect, considering the number of factories and industries that emits CO2. **Keeping the Bugs out (antibacterial film) **

Biosignal studied a type of seaweeds in which natural compounds prevent bacteria from gathering. Inspired by this, Biosignal developed a film that stops bacteria from colonizing by interfering with the signals utilized by microbes to communicate with one another. This is applied to contact lenses in which the film protects the users’ eyes from infection without the risks of creating superstrains of harmful bacteria, common with other antibacterial technologies (e.g. antibiotics). I like this because it naturally prevents formation of resistant bacteria.