McIntosh, AC and Behesti, N (2008) Insect Inspiration. Physics World, 21 (4). 29 - 31 . ISSN 0953-8585
Abstract
Insights gained from studying the remarkable defence mechanism of the bombardier beetle are helping to improve the spray technology used in drug-delivery devices, car engines and fire extinguishers.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Keywords: | Bombardier Beetle, Biomimetics, Bioinspiration, Pharmaceutical SPray, Fire Extinguisher, Aersol, Fiel Injector |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Engineering & Physical Sciences (Leeds) > School of Chemical & Process Engineering (Leeds) > Energy Research Institute (Leeds) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 27 Apr 2011 11:58 |
Last Modified: | 20 Feb 2024 15:15 |
Published Version: | http://physicsworld.com/ |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Institute of Physics |
Identification Number: | 10.1088/2058-7058/21/04/35 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:42956 |
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