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Nature-inspired innovations: unlocking the potential of biomimicry in bionanotechnology and beyond.

Sergio A Paniagua, Diego Batista Menezes, María Fernanda Camacho Murillo, Luis Castillo Henriquez, José Roberto Vega Baudrit

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Review in Discover nano, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

0numbers the graph read from it
0cells of the map it votes in
1citing papers in PubMed
–field-weighted citation impact
1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

Each row is one number read from the abstract, on the scale the paper reported it, with its interval. Left of the dashed line favours the treatment, right favours the comparator. Under each row is the sentence it came from. New to these charts? A ten-minute tutorial.

The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.

3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

1 citing paper in PubMed.

  1. Review
4 · The record

Corrections and comments

PubMed lists nothing against this paper. Absence here is not a guarantee, only a check that was made.

5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Sergio A PaniaguaNational Nanotechnology Laboratory (LANOTEC), National Center for High Technology (CENAT), 10109, Pavas, San José, Costa Rica.
Diego Batista MenezesNational Nanotechnology Laboratory (LANOTEC), National Center for High Technology (CENAT), 10109, Pavas, San José, Costa Rica.
María Fernanda Camacho MurilloChemistry School, National University, Heredia, Costa Rica.
Luis Castillo HenriquezNational Nanotechnology Laboratory (LANOTEC), National Center for High Technology (CENAT), 10109, Pavas, San José, Costa Rica.
José Roberto Vega BaudritNational Nanotechnology Laboratory (LANOTEC), National Center for High Technology (CENAT), 10109, Pavas, San José, Costa Rica. jvegab@gmail.com.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Bionanotechnology research has surged to the forefront of scientific innovation, propelling the exploration of cutting-edge technologies and interdisciplinary collaboration. Biomimicry, which harnesses nature's ingenuity, drives the development of novel research-based solutions in diverse fields such as vaccines, medicine, and biomedical devices. Nature's role is becoming increasingly pivotal in addressing complex challenges related to environmental conservation, human health, and pandemic preparedness, including those posed by SARS-CoV-2 and other emerging pathogens. Progress in this domain encompasses understanding nature´s mechanisms to develop advanced materials inspired by biological structures. Biomimetic innovations have the potential to revolutionize industries, reduce environmental impacts, and facilitate a more harmonious relationship between humans and nature while considering bioethics, underlining the necessity of conducting responsible research and implementing biomimetic advancements conscientiously. As biomimicry continues to grow, integrating ethical guidelines and policies will ensure these nature-inspired technologies' sustainable development and application, ultimately contributing to a more resilient and adaptive society. This mini-review article broadly overviews bionanotechnology applications based on natural examples.

Indexed as

BioethicsBioinspirationBiomimicry applicationsBionanotechnology

Identifiers

PMID39570498
PMCPMC11582260

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Registered trials

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