Biomimicry: Self-healing Plastics
Chelsea Daniels Grade 12 05.02.2014
Life Science:
Biomimicry:
Self-Healing Plastic
Structure:
Introduction
Why self-healing plastic?
What is biomimicry?
Question
Hypothesis
Aim
Human sustainability problem
Plastic
Why plastic?
The human body, just like magic!
Self-healing
- Epidermis
- Dermis
Healing Plastics like Blood and Bone
Autonomous Materials Systems
Microvascular Systems
Self-Healing Microelectronics
Products
Self-Healing and the Future
Self-Healing Plastic 'Skin' Points Way to New Prosthetics
Possible products
Where is this going?
Conclusion
Introduction:
Sustainability is a major problem in society today. Over the human population has become so dependent upon artificial products and materials that a life without these consumer goods is unimaginable. In this investigation, the possibility of changing the negative way in which plastic is seen throughout the world, is challenged through the art of biomimicry.
Question:
Is it possible to turn unsustainable and non-renewable plastic into a sustainably recyclable material through the mimicry of the human body’s ability to self-heal?
Hypothesis:
It is predicted that it is possible to turn unsustainable and non-renewable plastic into a sustainably recyclable material through the mimicry of the human body’s ability to self-heal.
Aim:
The aim of this investigation is to prove whether or not it is possible to turn unsustainable and non-renewable plastic into a sustainably recyclable material through the mimicry of the human body’s ability to self-heal.
Human sustainability problem: Plastic
There is an increasingly prominent role in modern society of plastic and its numerous products. Plastics have been used to replace various traditional materials as plastic claims to be more durable and long-lasting.
However a sustainable resource is one that continuously used and will still be available for
Life Science:
Biomimicry:
Self-Healing Plastic
Structure:
Introduction
Why self-healing plastic?
What is biomimicry?
Question
Hypothesis
Aim
Human sustainability problem
Plastic
Why plastic?
The human body, just like magic!
Self-healing
- Epidermis
- Dermis
Healing Plastics like Blood and Bone
Autonomous Materials Systems
Microvascular Systems
Self-Healing Microelectronics
Products
Self-Healing and the Future
Self-Healing Plastic 'Skin' Points Way to New Prosthetics
Possible products
Where is this going?
Conclusion
Introduction:
Sustainability is a major problem in society today. Over the human population has become so dependent upon artificial products and materials that a life without these consumer goods is unimaginable. In this investigation, the possibility of changing the negative way in which plastic is seen throughout the world, is challenged through the art of biomimicry.
Question:
Is it possible to turn unsustainable and non-renewable plastic into a sustainably recyclable material through the mimicry of the human body’s ability to self-heal?
Hypothesis:
It is predicted that it is possible to turn unsustainable and non-renewable plastic into a sustainably recyclable material through the mimicry of the human body’s ability to self-heal.
Aim:
The aim of this investigation is to prove whether or not it is possible to turn unsustainable and non-renewable plastic into a sustainably recyclable material through the mimicry of the human body’s ability to self-heal.
Human sustainability problem: Plastic
There is an increasingly prominent role in modern society of plastic and its numerous products. Plastics have been used to replace various traditional materials as plastic claims to be more durable and long-lasting.
However a sustainable resource is one that continuously used and will still be available for