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5 biomimicry innovations developed in Netherlands, from products and materials to buildings and systems.
Bacillus bacteria
Hendrik Jonkers (Dutch researcher) developed self-healing concrete using Bacillus bacteria. The bacteria produce limestone when exposed to water and oxygen, automatically healing concrete cracks.
Blue mussel (Mytilus edulis)
Mussels attach themselves to wet, wave-battered rocks using protein threads that bond to virtually any surface underwater — something no synthetic adhesive has ever matched. Scientists have now synthesised the key molecule (DOPA) to create biomedical glues that work inside the body.
Plant leaves, citrus peel, rubisco enzyme
Development of biodegradable bioplastics using plant-based materials and enzymatic processes inspired by natural photosynthesis and plant metabolism.
Ecosystems and natural circular systems
The Ellen MacArthur Foundation develops circular economy frameworks based on ecosystem principles. Circular economies eliminate waste by designing products and systems to cycle continuously through biological or technical loops.
Nature's bottom-up building processes
A 3D printed steel bridge developed by MX3D that uses nature's bottom-up construction principles to build complex structures additively.
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