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International Journal of Design & Nature and Ecodynamics, Volume 9, Issue 3

International Journal of Design & Nature and Ecodynamics, Volume 9, Issue 3


Print ISSN: 1755-7437


Electronic ISSN: 1755-7445

Preface

Author(s): C.A. Brebbia

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How to use the ovipositor drilling mechanism of hymenoptera for developing a surgical instrument in biomimetic design

Author(s): K. NAKAJIMA & O. SCHWARZ

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DOI: 10.2495/DNE-V9-N3-177-189

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Comparative structural analysis of anterior and posterior wings of the dragonfly

Author(s): U.T. BEZERRA & N.P. BARBOSA

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DOI: 10.2495/DNE-V9-N3-190-196

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Biologically informed disciplines: A comparative analysis of bionics, biomimetics, biomimicry, and bio-inspiration among others

Author(s): A. IOUGUINA, J.W. DAWSON, B. HALLGRIMSSON & G. SMART

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DOI: 10.2495/DNE-V9-N3-197-205

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Laser-based biomimetic functionalization of surfaces: From moisture harvesting lizards to specific fluid transport systems

Author(s): P. COMANNS, K. WINANDS, K. ARNTZ, F. KLOCKE & W. BAUMGARTNER

Pages: 9 Page Range: 206 - 215 Price: Free (open access)

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DOI: 10.2495/DNE-V9-N3-206-215

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Biologically-inspired innovation in large companies: A path for corporate participation in biophysical systems?

Author(s): T.L. MEAD

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DOI: 10.2495/DNE-V9-N3-216-229

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The application of bio-inspiration to human-centered product design

Author(s): B. KENNEDY

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DOI: 10.2495/DNE-V9-N3-230-236

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Product development using vegetable fibers

Author(s): C.R. DA COSTA, A. RATTI & B. DEL CURTO

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DOI: 10.2495/DNE-V9-N3-237-244

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International Journal of Design & Nature and Ecodynamics

Print ISSN: 1755-7437


Electronic ISSN: 1755-7445

A transdisciplinary journal relating nature, science and the humanities

The International Journal of Design & Nature and Ecodynamics opens new avenues for understanding the relationship between arts and sciences. The objective of the journal is to encourage and facilitate inter-disciplinary communication between scientists in different disciplines, as well as other professionals in academia, research institutions or industry, working on a variety of studies involving nature and its significance to modern scientific thought and design.