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Moth eye antireflective coatingsNagaoka University of Technology Japan

Coatings for solar panels that increase efficiency

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Physically assemble structure
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Shark paintFraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Applied Materials Research IFAM

Coating that reduces drag and UV damage, and has other properties

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Manage mechanical wearMove in/on liquidsProtect from lightProtect from temperature
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Hornet electricityTel-Aviv University

Hornet energy inspires solar cell

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Photosynthesis converts solar energy into chemical energyplants

Photosynthesis in plants converts solar energy into chemical energy using electrons and protons from water.

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Catalyze chemical breakdownChemically assemble organic compoundsTransform chemical energyTransform radiant energy (light)
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Novomer carbon dioxide-based plasticsNovomer, LLC

Polycarbonate plastics made from carbon dioxide

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ChromaFlair Color-Shifting PaintsJDSU

Color-shifting paint without pigments

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Mound facilitates gas exchangemound-building termites

The structure of above-ground macrotermite mounds facilitates gas exchange in the below-ground nest using internal air currents driven by solar heat.

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Capture, absorb, or filter energyDistribute gases
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Reducing surface tension to travel on waterrove beetle

Abdominal glands of the rove beetle help it skim quickly across water via secreted chemicals that locally reduce surface tension.

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Modify surface tensionMove in/on liquids
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