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Biology For engineering - biomimimcry
- 1. Biology for engineers ShankerShyam Sundhar Panchapakesan, B.Tech, PhD., Senior Assistant Professor, School of Chemical and Biotechnology, SASTRA University
- 2. Course objectives The objectiveof this course is to enable learners to understand the basic organization, functions and characteristics of living organisms, and apply them for various Engineering applications.
- 3. Syllabus Module 1 Introductionto Bio-inspired Engineering Introduce the course with examples of bioinspiration, biomimicry and biomimetics Module 2 - Cell & its constituents for the Development of Bio-sensors Biomolecules - the building blocks of Cell: Carbohydrates-classification, types and functions; Nucleic Acids - types and functions (DNA and RNA); Lipids – classification and functions; Proteins – types, structure and functions; Enzymes – Activation energy, co-enzymes; Biosensor (Applications in Healthcare, Food and Environmental Science) Cell structure and function; Microorganisms, Biofilters (Pollution control and treatment), Self-healing concrete
- 4. Syllabus Module 3 -Flow of Genetic Information - Storage, Optimization and Retrieval The central dogma in molecular biology - Transcription and Translation, DNA as data storage system; Darwinian evolution, Genetic Algorithm Module 4 - Interdisciplinary technologies inspired from organ systems-I Immune System, artificial immune system and swarm robotics; Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Renal system, Stem Cells & 3D bio-printing, Human Organ-on-chip
- 5. Syllabus Module 5 Interdisciplinarytechnologies inspired from organ systems-II Muscular System, Ionic and Electroactive polymers, Bio-robotics; Sensory organs (eye, ear, smell, taste, touch); Bio-optics & Bionics; Nervous System, Artificial neural networks Module 6 Laboratory Experiments Exp. 1: Introduction to biosafety laboratory practices and bio-waste disposal Exp. 2: Comparison of self-cleaning property on natural and synthetic surfaces Exp. 3: Demonstration of 3D Printing
- 6. Module 1 Introductionto Bio-inspired Engineering Introduce the course with examples of bioinspiration, biomimicry and biomimetics Upon completion of module 1, the learners will be able to Outline the current technological inventions inspired from biology
- 7. FAQs 1. I amnot from Biology background. Will I be able to understand all the concepts? Yes, I will make sure that all the basics are covered. I will also provide additional resources as and when needed for understanding the concepts. So, if you DON’T understand any concept, get it clarified immediately
- 8. FAQs 2. My majoris not related to biology, why should I study this course? • Even though your majors is not related to biology, any technology that has its end user as humans, need to be human friendly, taking into account of the needs and safety of humans.
- 9. FAQs If someone's designinga capsule that takes astronauts to outer space, you need to know about microbiology, human physiology etc.,
- 10. FAQs Or if youare designing a car, knowledge about ergonomics, human safety limits etc is essential.
- 11. FAQs 2. My majoris not related to biology, why should I study this course? • Solutions to many non-biology problems are inspired by Biology. Knowing the biological processes in detail brings about novel and efficient solutions
- 12. Bioinspirations •Taking inspirations frombiological systems and applying that to create/engineering a product Comparison of bird wing and aircraft wings. (Airbus) https://www.aerosociety.com/news/engineering-nature/
- 13. Biomimetics and Biomimicry “Mimickinga bioinspiration to develop new scientific applications and technologies is popularly known as ‘biomimicry’ or ‘bioimitation’. The interdisciplinary field of developing innovations by the biomimicry approach is called ‘biomimetics’.”
- 14. Two approaches Text book Startwith a problem Find solutions inspired by biology Find a natural phenomenon. Find out how it can be applied in real time.
- 15. Design-to-biology Mercedes-Benz bionic car asa concept vehicle https://uxdesign.cc/shinkansen-the-bullet-train-inspired-by-kingf ishers-bf6173cc5eae?gi=5f6ae0ac98cc Kingfisher to Bullet train Yellow boxfish (Ostracion cubicus)
- 16. Biology to design Lotusleaf effect https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3148040/ https://www.teachengineering.org/lessons/view/duk_surfacetens ionunit_less4 Superhydrophobicity Protrusions Wax coating After dissolving the wax
- 17. Different levels ofBiomimicry Text book
- 18. Advantages of Biomimicry •Don’thave to re-invent solutions. Nature has solved the problem over several thousand if not, millions of years. •High efficiency of the solution – The solution has been perfected over several millennia and has stood the test of time through evolution
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- 24. Termite mound tobuildings https://medium.com/illumination/how-termites-inspired-a-buildi ng-that-can-cool-itself-221c81cbcdcd https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=620omdSZzBs
- 25. Colors without pigments https://donnasgro.com/Morphotex-Dress In2010, Australian designer Donna Sgro created a dress made from Morphotex – a fabric that imitates the microscopic structure of the wing using nanotechnology. https://www.theguardian.com/sustainable-business/sustai nable-fashion-blog/nature-fabrics-fashion-industry-biomi micry en.wikipedia.org
- 26. Sunflower to solarenergy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1SqdssSINiM
- 27. Velcro burrs (fruits withthorny hooks) of Arctium sp. (burdock) Velcro
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- 29. Kingfisher Bullet train Mercedes-Benzbionic car as a concept vehicle https://uxdesign.cc/shinkansen-the-bullet-train-inspired-by-kingf ishers-bf6173cc5eae?gi=5f6ae0ac98cc Kingfisher to Bullet train Yellow boxfish (Ostracion cubicus)
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- 31. Antireflective coatings forsolar panels
- 32. Liquid repellant SLIPS– Slippery liquid infused porous surfaces
- 33. Anti-icing Technology inspiredby poison dart frog