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MASTER THESIS Biomimetic potential of sponge ... - IAP/TU Wien

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Table <strong>of</strong> Contents<br />

Abstract ................................................................................................................................................... 7<br />

Abriss ....................................................................................................................................................... 7<br />

Figures ................................................................................................................................................... 11<br />

Tables .................................................................................................................................................... 12<br />

What is <strong>Biomimetic</strong>s? ............................................................................................................................ 13<br />

Sponges ................................................................................................................................................. 15<br />

Phylogeny .......................................................................................................................................... 15<br />

Body plan ........................................................................................................................................... 17<br />

Spicules .................................................................................................................................................. 19<br />

Structure ............................................................................................................................................ 19<br />

Biological functions ........................................................................................................................... 25<br />

Hierarchical architecture and emerging properties .......................................................................... 29<br />

Principles ....................................................................................................................................... 29<br />

Man-made vs. natural architecture ............................................................................................... 31<br />

Taking it to a higher level: structural hierarchy in Euplectella aspergillum .................................. 34<br />

Biomineralization .............................................................................................................................. 36<br />

Overview ........................................................................................................................................ 36<br />

Common biominerals .................................................................................................................... 38<br />

Silica in diatoms ............................................................................................................................. 39<br />

Spiculogenesis ................................................................................................................................... 42<br />

Overview ........................................................................................................................................ 42<br />

Initial growth ................................................................................................................................. 43<br />

Appositional and axial growth ....................................................................................................... 45<br />

Final morphogenesis ..................................................................................................................... 47<br />

Opportunities in <strong>Biomimetic</strong>s ................................................................................................................ 51<br />

Concepts learned from spicules ........................................................................................................ 52<br />

Mechanical properties <strong>of</strong> spicules ................................................................................................. 56<br />

Spicules and optical fibres ............................................................................................................. 58<br />

<strong>Biomimetic</strong> <strong>potential</strong> <strong>of</strong> different bio-mineralization pathways: Nacre ........................................... 64<br />

Daylight guidance systems (DGS) .......................................................................................................... 67<br />

Benefits .............................................................................................................................................. 67<br />

Commercially available systems ........................................................................................................ 74<br />

Earthquake pro<strong>of</strong> buildings ................................................................................................................... 77<br />

<strong>Biomimetic</strong>s: Sponges and buildings ..................................................................................................... 79<br />

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