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31 October 202429 October 2024

New research on octopus-inspired technology successfully maneuvers underwater objects

The group led by Associate Professor Michael Bartlett has created an octopus-inspired adhesive, inspired by the shape of octopus suckers, that can quickly grab and controllably release challenging underwater objects

Oktopus-inspirierter Klebstoff funktioniert auch bei Nässe gut

Durch das Studium der Saugnäpfe des Kraken - insbesondere des freiliegenden, scheibenförmigen Teils, der als Infundibulum bezeichnet wird - entwickelten die Forscher einen elastischen, gebogenen Stiel mit einer Membran, die ihre Form verändern und an verschiedenen Oberflächen haften kann

10 January 20235 January 2023

USDA Invests $9.5M to Develop New Bioproducts from Agricultural Commodities

The program’s exploration into bioproducts accelerates USDA’s efforts to develop circular bioeconomies, where agricultural resources are harvested, consumed, and regenerated in a sustainable manner

18 January 201716 January 2017

Dual-purpose biofuel crops could extend production, increase profits

Recent Illinois study shows that it is cost effective to retrofit ethanol plants where it makes sense

20 December 201319 December 2013

Nanotech team tackles bio-based antimicrobial packaging

A Virginia State University research team is exploring nanotechnology applications in developing antimicrobial food packaging