Utilizing various materials is fundamental for the production of physical objects. However,
processing raw materials during production often leads to complex transformations that …

At the intersection of synthetic biology and materials science, the field of engineered living
materials (ELMs) has evolved into a new, standalone discipline. The fusion of …

Nature provides an endless source of inspiration for advanced materials, fuelled by
evolutionary innovations over many millions of years. Capitalizing on this wealth of …

Recent advances in synthetic biology and materials science have given rise to a new form of
materials, namely engineered living materials (ELMs), which are composed of living matter …

Nature provides a rich source of information for the design of novel materials; yet there
remain significant challenges in the design and manufacture of materials that replicate the …

Over the past decade, biology has had a profound influence on materials science and
engineering, and much of this influence is yet to come. The tools of nanotechnology have …

Biomaterials made by living systems, while very diverse, generally share similar
organization: different lineages of cells are precisely patterned within a matrix to create a …

“The X–29 and HI–MAT use on–board computers to provide greater flexibility. Designers
hope that someday these techniques will give man–made flying machines the agility of a …

Global warming, pollution, food and water shortage, cyberspace insecurity, over-population,
land erosion, and an overburdened health care system are major issues facing the human …

Nature has achieved materials with properties and mechanisms that go far beyond the
current know-how of the engineering-materials industry. The remarkable efficiency of …