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Nature Materials 4, 277–288 (1 April 2005) | doi:10.1038/nmat1339
Biomimetism and bioinspiration as tools for the design of innovative materials and systems
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Abstract
Materials found in nature combine many inspiring properties such as sophistication, miniaturization, hierarchical organizations, hybridation, resistance and adaptability. Elucidating the basic components and building principles selected by evolution to propose more reliable, efficient and environment-respecting materials requires a multidisciplinary approach.
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