What natural source inspires the specific structural makeup of David Edwards' WikiCell?
The very natural compounds found in fruit peels
The structural approach employed in the development of the WikiCell directly mimics nature's own protective mechanisms. Specifically, the makeup of the WikiCell is derived from the natural compounds inherent in fruit peels. These compounds are evolutionarily designed by nature to serve as highly effective barriers, protecting the fruit's interior contents from external damage, dehydration, and contamination. This contrasts with other experimental edible films that might rely on simpler substances like gelatin or basic starch, which may be suitable for light coating but lack the necessary comprehensive barrier and structural performance required for complex food encapsulation that the WikiCell aims to achieve.
