Examples of sustainable designs engage students and show how chemistry connects to our world. This session will spotlight a module that connects both biomimicry and green chemistry principles and concepts to Sharklet film, an antimicrobial film inspired by sharks’ teeth-like scales, called dermal denticles. Sharklet prevents the growth of bacteria simply by its physical structure at the micro-scale, as bacteria are unable to stick to its ridged, diamond-patterned surface. Because of its micro-texture, Sharklet film can be used on a variety of surfaces to stop problem bacteria from accumulating—without the use of chemical or antibiotic controls that encourage bacterial resistance. Participate in a hands-on simulation and learn how this interactive module aligns to NGSS.<br/><br/>

The secrets of sharks’ skin

256th National Meeting (2018)

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