Reprint
Bridging the Gap
From Biomechanics and Functional Morphology of Plants to Biomimetic Developments
Edited by
July 2023
156 pages
- ISBN978-3-0365-8140-8 (Hardback)
- ISBN978-3-0365-8141-5 (PDF)
This book is a reprint of the Special Issue Bridging the Gap: From Biomechanics and Functional Morphology of Plants to Biomimetic Developments that was published in
Biology & Life Sciences
Chemistry & Materials Science
Engineering
Physical Sciences
Summary
This reprint focuses on the biomimetic and bioinspired developments based on the biomechanical and morphological studies of plants and animals. The articles cover basic research in biology, the modeling of functional principles and the transfer into bioinspired materials systems, as well as hands-on models for teaching and education.
Format
- Hardback
License
© 2022 by the authors; CC BY-NC-ND license
Keywords
adaptation; engineering theory; evolution; form-function; modelling; plants; peltate leaves; petiole; petiole–lamina junction; anatomy; strengthening structures; actuator; bark; biomimetics; curving demonstrators; structural graded material; freeze-casting; biomimetic; microcomputed tomography (µCT); porous ceramic; sea urchin spine; alumina; fracture behavior; actuators; biomimetics; compliant systems; hygroscopic materials; plant movements; fiber-reinforced plastic (FRP); elastomer; pneumatics; actuation; folding; finite element modeling (FEM); simulation; material development; biomimetic bilayer actuators; hygroscopic actuation; 4D-printing; mechanical modeling; n/a