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Blasiak R, Jouffray JB, Amon DJ, Moberg F, Claudet J, Søgaard Jørgensen P, Pranindita A, Wabnitz CCC, Österblom H. A forgotten element of the blue economy: marine biomimetics and inspiration from the deep sea. PNAS NEXUS 2022; 1:pgac196. [PMID: 36714844 PMCID: PMC9802412 DOI: 10.1093/pnasnexus/pgac196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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The morphology, physiology, and behavior of marine organisms have been a valuable source of inspiration for solving conceptual and design problems. Here, we introduce this rich and rapidly expanding field of marine biomimetics, and identify it as a poorly articulated and often overlooked element of the ocean economy associated with substantial monetary benefits. We showcase innovations across seven broad categories of marine biomimetic design (adhesion, antifouling, armor, buoyancy, movement, sensory, stealth), and use this framing as context for a closer consideration of the increasingly frequent focus on deep-sea life as an inspiration for biomimetic design. We contend that marine biomimetics is not only a "forgotten" sector of the ocean economy, but has the potential to drive appreciation of nonmonetary values, conservation, and stewardship, making it well-aligned with notions of a sustainable blue economy. We note, however, that the highest ambitions for a blue economy are that it not only drives sustainability, but also greater equity and inclusivity, and conclude by articulating challenges and considerations for bringing marine biomimetics onto this trajectory.
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- Robert Blasiak
- To whom correspondence should be addressed: Robert Blasiak, Stockholm Resilience Centre, Stockholm University, 106 91, Stockholm, Sweden.
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- SpeSeas, D'Abadie, Trinidad and Tobago,Marine Science Institute, University of California, Santa Barbara, CA 93106, USA
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- Stockholm Resilience Centre, Stockholm University, 106 91 Stockholm, Sweden
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- National Center for Scientific Research, PSL Université Paris, CRIOBE, CNRS-EPHE-UPVD, Maison de l'Océan, 195 rue Saint-Jacques, 75005 Paris, France
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- Stockholm Resilience Centre, Stockholm University, 106 91 Stockholm, Sweden,The Global Economic Dynamics and the Biosphere Academy Program, Royal Swedish Academy of Science, 104 05 Stockholm, Sweden
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- Stockholm Resilience Centre, Stockholm University, 106 91 Stockholm, Sweden
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- Stanford Center for Ocean Solutions, Stanford University, 473 Via Ortega, Stanford, CA 94305, USA,Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries, The University of British Columbia, 2202 Main Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T1Z4, Canada
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- Stockholm Resilience Centre, Stockholm University, 106 91 Stockholm, Sweden,Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences, The University of Tokyo, 1-1-1, Yayoi, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8657, Japan,South American Institute for Resilience and Sustainability Studies, CP 20200 Maldonado, Uruguay
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Pimenta C, Pereira CC, Fangueiro R. Textile Pattern Design in Thermal Vision-A Study on Human Body Camouflage. MATERIALS 2021; 14:ma14164364. [PMID: 34442887 PMCID: PMC8398730 DOI: 10.3390/ma14164364] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2021] [Revised: 07/30/2021] [Accepted: 08/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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This paper reports on a new approach to the creation process in fashion design as a result of the exploitation of thermal camouflage in the conceptualization of clothing. The thermal images' main variation factors were obtained through the analysis of their color behavior in a (diurnal and nocturnal) outdoor beach environment, with the presence and absence of a dressed human body (through the use of a thermal imaging camera), such as the analysis of textile materials in a laboratory (simulating the captured outdoor atmospheric temperatures and those of the model's skin using the climatic chamber and the thermal manikin). The combination of different patternmaking, sewing and printing techniques in textile materials, along with the study of the camouflage environment and the human body's variation factors, as well as the introduction of biomimetic-inspired elements (chameleon's skin), enabled the creation of a clothing design process with innovative de-sign elements which allow us to thermally camouflage the human body and take clothing beyond the visible spectrum in a functional and artistic way.
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- Catarina Pimenta
- Centre for Textile Science and Technology, University of Minho, Campus de Azurém, 4800-058 Guimarães, Portugal
- Correspondence:
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- Faculty of Architecture, University of Lisbon, Rua Sá Nogueira, 1349-063 Lisbon, Portugal;
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Minho, Campus de Azurém, 4800-058 Guimarães, Portugal;
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Smart Textiles for Visible and IR Camouflage Application: State-of-the-Art and Microfabrication Path Forward. MICROMACHINES 2021; 12:mi12070773. [PMID: 34208985 PMCID: PMC8307034 DOI: 10.3390/mi12070773] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2021] [Revised: 06/24/2021] [Accepted: 06/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Protective textiles used for military applications must fulfill a variety of functional requirements, including durability, resistance to environmental conditions and ballistic threats, all while being comfortable and lightweight. In addition, these textiles must provide camouflage and concealment under various environmental conditions and, thus, a range of wavelengths on the electromagnetic spectrum. Similar requirements may exist for other applications, for instance hunting. With improvements in infrared sensing technology, the focus of protective textile research and development has shifted solely from providing visible camouflage to providing camouflage in the infrared (IR) region. Smart textiles, which can monitor and react to the textile wearer or environmental stimuli, have been applied to protective textiles to improve camouflage in the IR spectral range. This study presents a review of current smart textile technologies for visible and IR signature control of protective textiles, including coloration techniques, chromic materials, conductive polymers, and phase change materials. We propose novel fabrication technology combinations using various microfabrication techniques (e.g., three-dimensional (3D) printing; microfluidics; machine learning) to improve the visible and IR signature management of protective textiles and discuss possible challenges in terms of compatibility with the different textile performance requirements.
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Santhanaraj D, Joseph NR, Ramkumar V, Selvamani A, Bincy IP, Rajakumar K. Influence of lattice strain on Fe 3O 4@carbon catalyst for the destruction of organic dye in polluted water using a combined adsorption and Fenton process. RSC Adv 2020; 10:39146-39159. [PMID: 35518406 PMCID: PMC9057358 DOI: 10.1039/d0ra07866b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2020] [Accepted: 10/16/2020] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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In this study, 8, 25 and 50 wt% Fe3O4@activated carbon (AC) catalysts were prepared by simple coprecipitation method. The efficiency of the catalysts for the advanced Fenton's oxidation process using methylene blue (MB) as a model substrate was tested. Both modified and unmodified activated carbon catalysts exhibited similar activity towards the Fenton's oxidation process. Therefore, it is difficult to identify the role of the catalyst in this dye removal process. Hence, we proposed a new methodology to remove the MB by adopting the adsorption process initially, followed by the Fenton's oxidation process. The proposed process significantly improved the methylene blue decomposition reaction over the 25 wt% Fe3O4@AC catalyst. However, this trend was not seen in pure activated carbon and Fe3O4@AC (8 and 50 wt%) catalysts due to the instability of the material in the oxidizing medium. The possible reason for the deactivation of the catalysts was evaluated from lattice strain calculations, as derived from the modified W-H models (Uniform Deformational Model (UDM), Uniform Stress Deformation Model (USDM) and Uniform Deformation Energy Density Model (UDEDM)). These results provided a quantitative relationship between the experimentally calculated lattice strain values and Fenton's catalytic activity. Furthermore, the optimized strain value and crystalite size of Fe3O4 on the activated carbon matrix are responsible for the high catalytic activity.
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- D Santhanaraj
- Department of Chemistry, Loyola College Chennai 600 034 Tamilnadu India
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- Department of Chemistry, Loyola College Chennai 600 034 Tamilnadu India
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- Department of Polymer Science and Technology, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) - Central Research Laboratory Adyar Chennai 600020 Tamilnadu India
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- Catalytic Reforming Area, Light Stock Processing Division, CSIR - Indian Institute of Petroleum Dehradun-248005 Uttarakhand India
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- Department of Physics, MES College Nedumkandam Kerala 685553 India
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- Nanotechnology Research & Education Centre South Ural State University Chelyabinsk-454080 Russia
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Development and Validation of the Ultra Performance Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometer Method for Quantification of Methylenecyclopropylglycine in Litchi Fruits Using the Standard Addition Method. FOOD ANAL METHOD 2019. [DOI: 10.1007/s12161-019-01536-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Chen W, He F, Zhang S, Xv H, Xv Z. Development of porosity and surface chemistry of textile waste jute-based activated carbon by physical activation. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2018; 25:9840-9848. [PMID: 29372525 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-018-1335-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2017] [Accepted: 01/18/2018] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Two-step physical activation was used to prepare activated carbon from textile waste jute. Raw material was first carbonized under nitrogen and then activated by CO2. Based on yield and pore structure, the optimal carbonization temperature and time were 500 °C and 60 min, respectively. Carbonized sample was next activated. The development of porosity and surface chemistry was highly dependent on activation temperature and time. Activated carbon produced at 800 °C was predominantly microporous while that produced at 900 °C was more mesoporous and macroporous. The shift from microporosity to mesoporosity could be used to produce either microporous or mesoporous carbon just by changing the activation temperature. Activation also changed the surface chemistry and created a more carbonaceous structure. The jute-based activated carbon was mostly powdered in form, slightly acidic and effective in adsorbing both heavy metals and organics.
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- Weifang Chen
- School of Environment and Architecture, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200093, China.
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- School of Environment and Architecture, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200093, China
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- School of Environment and Architecture, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200093, China
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- School of Environment and Architecture, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200093, China
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- School of Environment and Architecture, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200093, China.
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Basak S, Wazed Ali S. Fire resistant behaviour of cellulosic textile functionalized with wastage plant bio-molecules: A comparative scientific report. Int J Biol Macromol 2018; 114:169-180. [PMID: 29572151 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2018.03.109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2018] [Revised: 03/10/2018] [Accepted: 03/19/2018] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Three different wastage plant based bio-molecules named banana peel powder (Musa acuminata) (BPP), coconut shell (Cocos nucifera) extract (CSE) and pomegranate rind (Punica granatum) extract (PRE) have been explored as fire resistant material on the cellulosic polymer (cotton fabric). To this end, extracts have been applied to the cotton fabric in different concentration at elevated temperature for specific time period. Treated cotton fabric showed 6 (BPP), 8.5 (CSE) and 12 (PRE) times lower vertical burning rate compared to the control cotton fabric. Thermo-gravimetry (TG) curves and the limiting oxygen index (LOI) value revealed that the PRE extract (LOI: 32) treated fabric encompassed more thermal stability compared to the BPP (LOI:26) and the CSE (LOI: 27) treated fabric as it showed higher oxygen index and more weight retention (40%) at higher temperature 450°C. Moreover, the carbonaceous samples remained after the burning of the extracts and the treated fabrics showed structural integration and more carbon content [65.6 (PRE extract) and 76.3% (PRE treated cotton)] compared to the fragile, net like char of the control cotton fabric, having less carbon content (49.8%). Gas Chromatography Mass spectroscopy (GC-MS) of the different extracts (CSE, PRE, BPP) used for the study showed the presence of high molecular weight aromatic phenolic compounds, tannin based compound and the nitrogen containing alkaloids, responsible for fire resistant effect of the different extract treated fabric. Besides fire retardancy, all the treated fabric showed attractive natural colour (measured by colour strength values) and there has been no adverse effect on the tensile strength property of the fabric after the treatment.
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- Santanu Basak
- Department of Textile Technology, Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi 110016, India.
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- Department of Textile Technology, Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi 110016, India.
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Das S, Shanmugam N, Kumar A, Jose S. Review: Potential of biomimicry in the field of textile technology. BIOINSPIRED BIOMIMETIC AND NANOBIOMATERIALS 2017. [DOI: 10.1680/jbibn.16.00048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Nature is the chief mentor to humans for creative and technological development. It sets many excellent examples of technologies around them which can be applied in the field of fashion and textiles. The nest of the baya weaver bird, the net of the orb-weaving spider and the structure of the coconut leaf sheath are examples of natural woven structures. The silk cocoon and nest of chaetopterid marine worm are some of the best examples of natural protective non-woven composites. Natural structural colours, the self-cleaning properties of the lotus leaf, the sharkskin effect and so on have attracted great interest in developing functional textiles. Nature also provides numerous examples of beautiful symmetrical objects, patterns and eye-pleasing colour combinations which are a source of inspiration for designers in creating new designs. Application of biomimicry in the field of textiles is a rapidly growing interdisciplinary research scope that has great potential for future research.
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- Sekhar Das
- Indian Council of Agricultural Research–Central Sheep and Wool Research Institute, Malpura, India
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- Indian Council of Agricultural Research–Central Sheep and Wool Research Institute, Avikanagar, India
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- Indian Council of Agricultural Research–Central Sheep and Wool Research Institute, Malpura, India
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- Indian Council of Agricultural Research–Central Sheep and Wool Research Institute, Malpura, India
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Bulk vs. Nano ZnO: Influence of fire retardant behavior on sisal fibre yarn. Carbohydr Polym 2017; 175:257-264. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2017.07.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2017] [Revised: 07/11/2017] [Accepted: 07/11/2017] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Das S. Mechanical properties of waste paper/jute fabric reinforced polyester resin matrix hybrid composites. Carbohydr Polym 2017; 172:60-67. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2017.05.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2017] [Revised: 04/20/2017] [Accepted: 05/11/2017] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Gray GM, van der Vaart A, Guo C, Jones J, Onofrei D, Cherry BR, Lewis RV, Yarger JL, Holland GP. Secondary Structure Adopted by the Gly-Gly-X Repetitive Regions of Dragline Spider Silk. Int J Mol Sci 2016; 17:E2023. [PMID: 27918448 PMCID: PMC5187823 DOI: 10.3390/ijms17122023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2016] [Revised: 11/05/2016] [Accepted: 11/18/2016] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Solid-state NMR and molecular dynamics (MD) simulations are presented to help elucidate the molecular secondary structure of poly(Gly-Gly-X), which is one of the most common structural repetitive motifs found in orb-weaving dragline spider silk proteins. The combination of NMR and computational experiments provides insight into the molecular secondary structure of poly(Gly-Gly-X) segments and provides further support that these regions are disordered and primarily non-β-sheet. Furthermore, the combination of NMR and MD simulations illustrate the possibility for several secondary structural elements in the poly(Gly-Gly-X) regions of dragline silks, including β-turns, 310-helicies, and coil structures with a negligible population of α-helix observed.
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- Geoffrey M Gray
- Department of Chemistry, University of South Florida, 4202 East Fowler Avenue CHE 205, Tampa, FL 33620-9998, USA.
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- Department of Chemistry, University of South Florida, 4202 East Fowler Avenue CHE 205, Tampa, FL 33620-9998, USA.
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- School of Molecular Sciences and the Magnetic Resonance Research Center, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85287-1604, USA.
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- Department of Biology and Synthetic Biomanufacturing Center, Utah State University, 650 East 1600 North, North Logan, UT 84341, USA.
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, San Diego State University, 5500 Campanile Drive, San Diego, CA 92182-1030, USA.
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- School of Molecular Sciences and the Magnetic Resonance Research Center, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85287-1604, USA.
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- Department of Biology and Synthetic Biomanufacturing Center, Utah State University, 650 East 1600 North, North Logan, UT 84341, USA.
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- School of Molecular Sciences and the Magnetic Resonance Research Center, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85287-1604, USA.
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, San Diego State University, 5500 Campanile Drive, San Diego, CA 92182-1030, USA.
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