Potentials and Trends in Biomimetics - Hardcover

Gleich, Arnim; Pade, Christian; Petschow, Ulrich; Pissarskoi, Eugen

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ISBN 10: 3642052452 ISBN 13: 9783642052453

Verlag: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K, 2010

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Book by Gleich Arnim Pade Christian Petschow Ulrich Pissar

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There is a wide consensus about the necessity of sustainable development. There is also a consensus that wide areas of our economy, industry, and technology and the life styles in industrialized countries are not susta- able. Science and technology are widely regarded as (main) causes for this situation. Issues in this context comprise the generally low resource ef- ciency, an increased and mostly undebated technological power, an - creased invasiveness of modern technologies, increasing amounts and - versity of pollutants, and high technological risks. On the other hand science and technology are also regarded as (main) solution providers towards more sustainability. Thus the question is which type of science and technology is rather a part of the problem, and which type is rather a part of the solution? ‘Learning from nature’ may give some orientation in this context. B- mimetics and bionics are widely regarded as being a part of the solution.

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The purpose of this study was to take an in-depth look at the most important trends and the potentials of biomimetics as a basis of science and engineering development and innovation and to assess the standing of biomimetic research and development in Germany as compared internationally. Building on case studies; analyses of literature, patents, and research networks; and interviews and workshops, information and specific findings were compiled with respect to the status of biomimetics as a research and development field, the validity of the "biomimetic promise" of ecological adaptation and low-risk biomimetic solutions, the current trends in bionics, as well as the general setting, driving forces, and obstacles in the realization of its potential for innovation.

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• Verlag: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2010
• ISBN 10: 3642052452
• ISBN 13: 9783642052453
• Einband: Tapa dura
• Auflage: 1
• Anzahl der Seiten: 197