Biomimetism and Bioinspiration as Tools for the Design of Innovative Materials and Systems

by Clement Sanchez et al. Nature Materials 4 (2005) 277–288 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. Get the article through interlibrary loan