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Biomimetics, Volume 8, Issue 1

March 2023 - 131 articles

Cover Story: Periodontal cells are involved in the synthesis of the extracellular matrix of periodontal ligament fibers, connecting teeth to the jaw bone. Understanding how to stimulate these cells to promote the formation of a suitable extracellular matrix is essential for the development of periodontal ligament regenerative strategies. In particular, periodontal cells are subjected to in vivo biomechanical loading during mastication.  In the current study, the authors revealed that human periodontal cells seeded in a fibrous polymeric scaffold presented specific behavior under mechanical loading. As an example, the cells migrated deeply within the 3D scaffold architecture under loading, while under static conditions, large cell layers spread over the scaffold surface as shown in the figure. View this paper
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Articles (131)

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  • Open Access
65 Citations
7,000 Views
60 Pages

A new metaheuristic algorithm called green anaconda optimization (GAO) which imitates the natural behavior of green anacondas has been designed. The fundamental inspiration for GAO is the mechanism of recognizing the position of the female species by...

  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
2,612 Views
12 Pages

A Compact Two-Dimensional Varifocal Scanning Imaging Device Actuated by Artificial Muscle Material

  • Yang Cheng,
  • Chuanxun Chen,
  • Lin Liu,
  • Jie Cao,
  • Yingying Xu and
  • Qun Hao

This paper presents a compact two-dimensional varifocal-scanning imaging device, with the capability of continuously variable focal length and a large scanning range, actuated by artificial muscle material. The varifocal function is realized by the p...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
2,782 Views
17 Pages

Continuously acquired biosignals from patient monitors contain significant amounts of unusable data. During the development of a decision support system based on continuously acquired biosignals, we developed machine and deep learning algorithms to a...

  • Article
  • Open Access
6 Citations
5,209 Views
15 Pages

Biomimetic Design of Turbine Blades for Ocean Current Power Generation

  • Enrique Eduardo Hernández Montoya,
  • Edgar Mendoza and
  • Eize J. Stamhuis

The enhancement of energy technology and innovation play a crucial role in order to meet the challenges related to global warming in the coming decades. Inspired by bird wings, the performance of a bio-inspired blade assembled to a marine turbine mod...

  • Article
  • Open Access
6 Citations
4,557 Views
19 Pages

Nature provides a considerable number of good examples for simple and very efficient joint assemblies. One example is the enormously flexible cervical spine of American barn owls, which consists of 14 cervical vertebrae. Each pair of vertebrae produc...

  • Article
  • Open Access
6 Citations
3,075 Views
11 Pages

Bidirectional Underwater Drag Reduction on Bionic Flounder Two-Tier Structural Surfaces

  • Xixing He,
  • Yihe Liu,
  • Haiyang Zhan,
  • Yahua Liu,
  • Lei Zhao and
  • Shile Feng

Engineering marvels found throughout the exclusive structural features of biological surfaces have given rise to the progressive development of skin friction drag reduction. However, despite many previous works reporting forward drag reduction where...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
2,273 Views
16 Pages

The maxilla is generally acknowledged as being more trabecular than the mandible. Allograft currently available for use in the maxillofacial region is harvested from the hip and long bones, irrespective of their local characteristics, and grafted ont...

  • Article
  • Open Access
10 Citations
4,075 Views
15 Pages

Online Running-Gait Generation for Bipedal Robots with Smooth State Switching and Accurate Speed Tracking

  • Xiang Meng,
  • Zhangguo Yu,
  • Xuechao Chen,
  • Zelin Huang,
  • Chencheng Dong and
  • Fei Meng

Smooth state switching and accurate speed tracking are important for the stability and reactivity of bipedal robots when running. However, previous studies have rarely been able to synthesize these two capabilities online. In this paper, we present a...

  • Article
  • Open Access
5 Citations
3,712 Views
13 Pages

An Investigation of the Fracture Loads Involved in the Framework of Removable Partial Dentures Using Two Types of All-Ceramic Restorations

  • Fahad Hussain Alhamoudi,
  • Lujain Ibrahim N. Aldosari,
  • Abdulkhaliq Ali F. Alshadidi,
  • Saeed Awod Bin Hassan,
  • Maram Ali M. Alwadi,
  • Sunil Kumar Vaddamanu,
  • Marco Cicciù and
  • Giuseppe Minervini

Retention and support are needed for removable partial denture stability. The stability can be achieved by clasps, occlusal and cingulum rests on healthy abutment teeth. However, implants or crowns can be used to support the removable partial denture...

  • Article
  • Open Access
9 Citations
5,406 Views
15 Pages

Stability Control of Quadruped Robot Based on Active State Adjustment

  • Sai Gu,
  • Fei Meng,
  • Botao Liu,
  • Zhihao Zhang,
  • Nengxiang Sun and
  • Maosen Wang

The quadruped robot has a strong motion performance and broad application prospects in practical applications. However, during the movement of the quadruped robot, it is easy to be affected by external disturbance and environmental changes, which mak...

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Biomimetics - ISSN 2313-7673