Research Book Research Book done in Thomas Mical’s Studio, Spring 2009 “The history, theory, and debate behind museums, archival systems, and research institutions.” Just as a reference.
NanoBiomimetics looks to nature for inspiration for nanomaterial structures that have many beneficial qualities. – Self-cleaning materials: The study of the nano surface structure of lotus leafs and water-striders (insects) has generated interest in materials that reduce contaminant build-up just in the way they are structured. – Stickiness: gecko and spider feet are structured for […]
K. Eric Drexler is considered a founding figure for modern ideas about manufacturing nanomaterials. Though the idea of a nanofactory has been a subject of his writing since the 1980’s, his book “Nanosystems: Molecular Machinery, Manufacturing, and Computation” sets forth some good basic definitions of what molecular manufacturing is. As published: Molecular manufacturing: the construction […]