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The Development of Non-iridescent Structurally Colored Material Inspired by Tarantula Hairs.

By Bor-Kai Hsiung (Bill), Matt Shawkey, Todd Blackledge, Radwanul Hasan Siddique, Li Jia Jiang, and Yongfeng Lu
Backed by York Chen, Robert Hsiung, Kathleen Zarsky, Jacob Hsiung, Lily Tseng, Mohammad Marhabaie, WJ GAN, HSIUNG CHING-HSI, William Tsou, Helen Han, and 222 other backers
University of Akron
Akron, Ohio
BiologyEngineering
DOI: 10.18258/6730
Grant: Animal Superpower ChallengeGrant: Animal Superpower Challenge
$7,708
Raised of $6,000 Goal
128%
Funded on 4/30/16
Successfully Funded
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