Binder is an agent used to reproduce cohesion to fibres, fabric layers or yarn within a preform, usually such an agent is a thermoplastic or thermoset polymer. Read more..

Bio-capacity (biological capacity) is a term used to describe the total usable biological production capacity in a given year of a biologically productive area, such as within a country. The criterion for what can be considered biologically productive is based upon the following. Read more.

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Biocrime is a term used to describe a new form of crime by the threat or use of biological agents by individuals or groups to commit a crime, such as a robbery or murder, or to further their criminal intent. Read more.

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biodegradable synthetic fibres – plant-based synthetic textile material that meets minimum standard for decomposition

Bioderivation is a term used to describe a process whereof a biomaterial with desired properties to create a hybrid material, such as incorporation of biologically derived proteins for targeted drug delivery. Read more..,

Biodiversity is diversity of living things – eco-systems, species and genetic complexity.

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Bioinspiration Bioinspiration is observing a particular function performed with precision by a biologic system, and then attempting to create a synthetic system that performs the same function for technological applications. With inspiration from biology, the specific task can be achieved by a living system, for example, inspire scientists to develop a synthetic system that performs [...]

Bioleather or bio based leather is a term used to describe a bio-based material intentionally made from substances derived from once-living organisms. These are also called biomaterials. Read more..

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Biomarker is a term used to describe a biochemical substances whose presence and structure serves as a signature of life, for example a measureable DNA/RNA or protein is such an indicator (diagnostic and prognostic) of normal biological process. Read more..

Biomass – A biomass fuel is an energy source derived from living organisms. Most commonly it is plant residue, harvested, dried and burned, or further processed into solid, liquid, or gaseous fuels. The most familiar and widely used biomass fuel is wood. Read more..

Biome is a major area with naturally-occurring community of flora and fauna with its special kind of plant, animals and climate. See habitat eco fashion dictionary a-z. Read more..

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Biomechatronic (product) Biomechatronic is a term used to describe a product where biologic and biochemical, technical, human, management and goal, and information systems combined and integrated to accomplish a mission that fulfils a specific need. A biomechatronic product includes a mechanical, biologic, and an electronic part. A product where the fields of mechanical, electronic, computer, [...]

Biomimetic materials design is a term used to describe a method in a design mimicking nature through a multidisciplinary approach, involving either the conception and realization of new materials using biological tissues. This approach resulting in a lower resource depletion for the Earth with high environmental friendliness and life cycle.

Biomimicry comes from the word bios, meaning of life and mimesis, meaning to imitate. Biomimicry imitated biological design’s processes and laws to solve human problems and emulating nature strategy and patterns to design products. Read more..