The shark's paintbrush : biomimicry and how nature is inspiring innovation
Harman, Jay2013
Book
Total copies: 1
Jay Harman tells us how the natural world will help us overcome the 21st century's biggest industrial problems. Looking at why the bumblebee has better aerodynamics than a 747, how copying a butterfly wing may reduce the world's lighting energy bill by 80% and how perfect rubber may be synthesised by looking to the fleas' knees.
Main title:
Author:
Harman, Jay, author
Imprint:
London : Nicholas Brealey Publishing, 2013.London : Nicholas Brealey Publishing, 2013.
Collation:
1 volume : illustrations (black and white)
ISBN:
9781857886054 (hbk)
Dewey class:
620
Language:
English
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BRN:
1039422