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