In the course of evolution, Nature has developed strategies that endow biological processes and materials with exquisite selectivity, specificity,and adaptability. This talk will discuss how understanding some of the basic principles of biological arc...
In the course of evolution, Nature has developed strategies that endow biological processes and materials with exquisite selectivity, specificity,and adaptability. This talk will discuss how understanding some of the basic principles of biological architectures can guide us in developing new, bio-inspired chemistries that lead to advanced materials. Examples of broad implications in fields ranging from architecture to energy efficiency to medicine will be presented, reflecting on what it takes to bridge the gap between discovery and technology development on the path to commercialization.