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biomimetic

British  
/ ˌbaɪəʊmɪˈmɛtɪk /

adjective

  1. (of a human-made product) imitating nature or a natural process

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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"Our study provides a new strategy for engineering biomimetic nanoreactors that increasingly replicate the sophisticated functions of living cells, opening new opportunities in artificial photosynthesis, energy catalysis, and synthetic chemistry," said Prof. Li.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 6, 2026

For an administration looking for drug-pricing wins that also strengthen American scientific leadership, biomimetic eCPs are an ideal fit.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026

A new class of American-developed drugs, oral biomimetic engineered cyclic peptides, or eCPs, can in some cases replicate the therapeutic function of an injected biologic in pill form without replicating its complex structure.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026

These include the use of biomimetic membranes – filtration devices containing naturally occurring proteins that remove contaminants from water.

From Salon ● Jul. 17, 2024

The researchers say the biomimetic engineering insights they uncovered could help guide the design of more efficient reactors by optimizing flow patterns inside while minimizing drag outside.

From Science Daily ● May 17, 2024

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