And by imitating the tiny structures, researchers speculate, engineers might create microscopic acoustic sensors.
In this paper, aiming to reveal the relationship between thermal cracking behavior and mechanical properties of engineering materials with biomimetic surface, biomimetic specimens were fabricated using laser technique by imitating the heterogeneous structure on the surface of plant leaves.
By imitating the exceptional compositions, structures, formations and functions of biological or natural materials, a myriad of biomimetic and bioinspired membranes have been designed and prepared using cell membrane, lotus, mussel as representative prototypes and biomineralization, bioadhesion, self-assembly as major tools.
This concept provides the inspiration for constructing efficient photocatalysts by imitating the photosynthesis process from both structures and functions.
In certain mammalian dsDNA viruses such as herpesvirus, the cellular homologues of virus assist in escaping from detection and destruction by the host immune system via imitating the structure and function of host genes [ 58].
For example, I recently shared a video report about how imitating the structure of a bumble bee wing could make drone wings less likely to become damaged by a collision (more here).
By imitating the practical preparation process, a suitable model for the helical structures is obtained, which reflects the features of both the macro-scale geometric construction and the micro-scale structure.
Furthermore, a deaf person could imitate the patterns on the paper rather than trying to speak by imitating the movements of someone's lips.
Many orchids lure insects to pollinate their flowers by imitating the insects' sex pheromones.
It was not practical to check the patient dose by imitating the patient contour and anatomy case by case.
