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Sustainability assessments inspired by biological concepts

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  • Möller, Martin
  • Speck, Thomas
  • Speck, Olga

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Novel technologies and materials systems in the fields of biomimetics, biodesign, and bio-based products hold great promise for sustainable development if contributing to sustainability is a planned goal of the bioinspired product.

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  • Möller, Martin & Speck, Thomas & Speck, Olga, 2024. "Sustainability assessments inspired by biological concepts," Technology in Society, Elsevier, vol. 78(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:teinso:v:78:y:2024:i:c:s0160791x24001787
    DOI: 10.1016/j.techsoc.2024.102630
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