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Biomimetics, Volume 8, Issue 7

November 2023 - 49 articles

Cover Story: The basic principle of extreme biomimetics is to use chemically and thermally stable renewable biopolymers for the development of novel, functional composite materials using unexpected and sometimes daring methodological approaches. In our study, we engage in uncovering a unique centimetre-sized 3D Goethite–Spongin composite with previously unreported magnetic properties. It has been created using powdered iron, crystalline iodine and proteinaceous spongin as a structural template. We unravel its intricate design using cutting-edge techniques such as SEM, XRD, and CMXRF. Our discourse extends beyond mere laboratory investigation. This iron-oxide-based composite displays considerable potential for practical applications, particularly as an electrochemical sensor for detecting dopamine in human urine samples. View this paper
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Articles (49)

  • Article
  • Open Access
10 Citations
3,828 Views
12 Pages

In recent years, spider webs have received significant attention due to their exceptional mechanical properties, including strength, toughness, elasticity, and robustness. Among these spider webs, the orb web is a prevalent type. An orb web’s m...

  • Review
  • Open Access
5 Citations
5,341 Views
18 Pages

The Evolution of Robin Sequence Treatment Based on the Biomimetic Interdisciplinary Approach: A Historical Review

  • Martin Čverha,
  • Ivan Varga,
  • Tereza Trenčanská,
  • Barbora Šufliarsky and
  • Andrej Thurzo

The Robin sequence is a congenital anomaly characterized by a triad of features: micrognathia, glossoptosis, and airway obstruction. This comprehensive historical review maps the evolution of approaches and appliances for its treatment from the past...

  • Article
  • Open Access
5 Citations
2,479 Views
17 Pages

Remote Sensing Imagery Data Analysis Using Marine Predators Algorithm with Deep Learning for Food Crop Classification

  • Ahmed S. Almasoud,
  • Hanan Abdullah Mengash,
  • Muhammad Kashif Saeed,
  • Faiz Abdullah Alotaibi,
  • Kamal M. Othman and
  • Ahmed Mahmud

Recently, the usage of remote sensing (RS) data attained from unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) or satellite imagery has become increasingly popular for crop classification processes, namely soil classification, crop mapping, or yield prediction. Food c...

  • Review
  • Open Access
7 Citations
4,226 Views
25 Pages

Adhesion Behavior in Fish: From Structures to Applications

  • Jinhao Wang,
  • Shukun Wang,
  • Long Zheng and
  • Luquan Ren

In nature, some fish can adhere tightly to the surface of stones, aquatic plants, and even other fish bodies. This adhesion behavior allows these fish to fix, eat, hide, and migrate in complex and variable aquatic environments. The adhesion function...

  • Article
  • Open Access
6 Citations
3,828 Views
21 Pages

Creation of a 3D Goethite–Spongin Composite Using an Extreme Biomimetics Approach

  • Anita Kubiak,
  • Alona Voronkina,
  • Martyna Pajewska-Szmyt,
  • Martyna Kotula,
  • Bartosz Leśniewski,
  • Alexander Ereskovsky,
  • Korbinian Heimler,
  • Anika Rogoll,
  • Carla Vogt and
  • Parvaneh Rahimi
  • + 8 authors

The structural biopolymer spongin in the form of a 3D scaffold resembles in shape and size numerous species of industrially useful marine keratosan demosponges. Due to the large-scale aquaculture of these sponges worldwide, it represents a unique ren...

  • Article
  • Open Access
10 Citations
3,861 Views
13 Pages

In this study, optoelectronic synaptic transistors based on indium–gallium–zinc oxide (IGZO) with a casein electrolyte-based electric double layer (EDL) were examined. The casein electrolyte played a crucial role in modulating synaptic pl...

  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
2,559 Views
21 Pages

Plant Foliar Geometry as a Biomimetic Template for Antenna Design

  • Jose Ignacio Lozano,
  • Marco A. Panduro,
  • Rodrigo Méndez-Alonzo,
  • Miguel A. Alonso-Arevalo,
  • Roberto Conte and
  • Alberto Reyna

Plant diversity includes over 300,000 species, and leaf structure is one of the main targets of selection, being highly variable in shape and size. On the other hand, the optimization of antenna design has no unique solution to satisfy the current ra...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
2,895 Views
10 Pages

The cartilaginous nasal septum is integral to the overall structure of the nose. Developing our an-atomic understanding of the septum will improve the planning and techniques of septal surgeries. While the basic dimensions of the septum have previous...

  • Article
  • Open Access
7 Citations
2,807 Views
22 Pages

Trajectory Tracking and Obstacle Avoidance of Robotic Fish Based on Nonlinear Model Predictive Control

  • Ruilong Wang,
  • Ming Wang,
  • Yiyang Zhang,
  • Qianchuan Zhao,
  • Xuehan Zheng and
  • He Gao

The attainment of accurate motion control for robotic fish inside intricate underwater environments continues to be a substantial obstacle within the realm of underwater robotics. This paper presents a proposed algorithm for trajectory tracking and o...

  • Article
  • Open Access
5 Citations
2,496 Views
17 Pages

Complex Evaluation of Nanocomposite-Based Hydroxyapatite for Biomedical Applications

  • Daniela Predoi,
  • Simona Liliana Iconaru,
  • Steluta Carmen Ciobanu,
  • Nicolas Buton and
  • Mihai Valentin Predoi

A magnesium-doped hydroxyapatite in chitosan matrix (MgHApC) sample was developed as a potential platform for numerous applications in the pharmaceutical, medical, and food industries. Magnesium-doped hydroxyapatite suspensions in the chitosan matrix...

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Biomimetics - ISSN 2313-7673