SOURCE: Ray C. Anderson Foundation
SUMMARY:Metalmark addresses the global air pollution crisis by turning contaminated fumes into breathable air. Inspired by the structural coloration, aerodynamics, strength, lightness, and water repellency of butterfly wings, they are creating high-performance catalytic materials that can purify both indoor and outdoor air.
DESCRIPTION:Metalmark Innovations was one of the finalist teams for the #RayofHopePrize presented by the Foundation and the Biomimicry Institute.
Metalmark addresses the global air pollution crisis by turning contaminated fumes into breathable air. Inspired by the structural coloration, aerodynamics, strength, lightness, and water repellency of butterfly wings, they are creating high-performance catalytic materials that can purify both indoor and outdoor air.
Art and Animation by Jules Bartl
Produced and Narrated by Ed Prosser
Funding provided by the Ray C. Anderson Foundation
Tweet me: .@metalmark_xyz addresses global air pollution by turning contaminated fumes into breathable air. Inspired by butterfly wings. #Biomimicry #RayofHopePrize Finalist. @BiomimicryInst https://bit.ly/398SZs0
Contact Info:Valerie Bennett
Ray C. Anderson Foundation
+1 (770) 317-5858
valerie@raycandersonfoundation.org
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Lex Amore
Biomimicry Institute
+1 (415) 800-1407
lex.amore@biomimicry.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/biomimicryinstitute
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/biomimicryinstitute/
Twitter: @BiomimicryInst
Instagram: @biomimicryinstitute
KEYWORDS: Metalmark, nanostructure, biomimicry, Ray C. Anderson Foundation, Biomimicry Institute, Ray of Hope Prize
