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Geomimicry offers a new framework for engineering sustainable materials

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26 August 2026

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Fusion42 · 26 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have introduced 'geomimicry' as a new approach for engineering sustainable materials by learning from geological processes and mineral formation to improve material resilience and sustainability.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Advanced Materials.

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Advanced materials founders must explore geological processes as inspiration to create more sustainable products while differentiating their tech from traditional manufacturing.

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