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Biomimetics for Sustainable Developments-A Literature Overview of Trends
Anne-Sophie Jatsch1, Shoshanah Jacobs2, Kirsten Wommer1
1Faculty of Applied Informatics, Deggendorf Institute of Technology (DIT), Teaching Area Biomimetics and Innovation, Grafenauer Str. 22, 94078 Freyung, Germany.
Biomimetics (Basel, Switzerland)
|July 28, 2023
Summary
Biomimetics, the study of nature-inspired designs, increasingly integrates sustainability for eco-friendly applications. Research shows a growing global trend in biomimetic sustainable developments, focusing on molecular-level biological models.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Materials Science
- Engineering
Background:
- Biomimetics offers potential solutions for sustainability challenges.
- The connection between biomimetics and sustainability requires clarification.
- A comprehensive overview of biomimetic sustainable developments is needed.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a literature overview of biomimetic sustainable developments and research.
- To analyze the trends and global distribution of this research field.
- To identify the biological models and applications driving sustainable innovation.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of publications on biomimetic sustainable developments.
- Analysis of publication trends and geographical distribution.
- Categorization of biological models and their resulting applications.
Main Results:
- A significant increasing trend in publications related to biomimetic sustainability.
- Worldwide research activity in biomimetics for sustainable development.
- Focus on molecular-level biological models leading to eco-friendly, resource, and energy-efficient applications.
Conclusions:
- Biomimetics is increasingly integrating sustainability principles.
- The field is actively contributing to solving real-world sustainability problems.
- Further research into biomimetic sustainable developments is warranted.
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