Created By: Lucy Minich, Kelsey Knapp, Jack Place, Kevin Ryner
This is what our scientists saw under the microscope.
Examples of Biomimicry
A section of a shortfin mako’s skin was scanned into a 3d printer, and the texture was printed out. Scientists are hoping to use this on the hulls of boats and airplanes to reduce drag and help the vehicles move faster.
Scientists have also found a way to transfer the texture of sharkskin onto adhesive tape, which they have tested by putting on sterile objects in hospitals. The texture repels insects and microorganisms like E. Coli, and keep the hospital clean.
Examples of Biomimicry
A section of a shortfin mako’s skin was scanned into a 3d printer, and the texture was printed out. Scientists are hoping to use this on the hulls of boats and airplanes to reduce drag and help the vehicles move faster.
Scientists have also found a way to transfer the texture of sharkskin onto adhesive tape, which they have tested by putting on sterile objects in hospitals. The texture repels insects and microorganisms like E. Coli, and keep the hospital clean.
The picture on the bottom right shows the sharkskin-mimicking adhesive tape, from a company called Sharklet.
The bumps and ridges on the edges of whale fins will be used on the edges of wind turbines, cooling fans, airplane wings, and airplane propellers. The bumps will reduce drag and increase lift.
The bumps and ridges on the edges of whale fins will be used on the edges of wind turbines, cooling fans, airplane wings, and airplane propellers. The bumps will reduce drag and increase lift.
The picture on the right is the edge of a wind turbine blade based off of the whale's fin.
The way a basking shark filter-feeds has inspired a new form of hydropower. The water comes in one opening then is forced through another, doubling the power the water is generating.
The way a basking shark filter-feeds has inspired a new form of hydropower. The water comes in one opening then is forced through another, doubling the power the water is generating.
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