Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue is devoted to the research and development of biomimicry and bioinspired applications. Bioinspiration is the creation of new materials, gadgets, algorithms, and structures that are inspired by biological systems and their solutions, as well as the millions of years of biological evolution and refinement. The objective is to enhance biological system modeling and simulation in order to get a better understanding of essential structural characteristics seen in nature and their application in the development of future products. In contrast, the emulation of natural models, systems, and elements for the aim of addressing difficult human issues is known as biomimetics or biomimicry.

Natural selection has created well-adapted structures and materials in living beings through their time on Earth. At the macro- and nanoscales, biomimetics has given rise to innovative technologies inspired by biological solutions. Throughout history, humans have looked to nature for solutions to challenges. Self-healing powers, environmental exposure tolerance and resistance, hydrophobicity, self-assembly, solar energy harvesting, artificial intelligence, biosensors or navigation are just a few of the technical difficulties that nature has handled.

We encourage articles that explore cutting-edge research and recent developments in the area of biomimicry and bioinspired applications for this Special Issue. Theoretical and experimental investigations, as well as thorough review and survey papers, are all invited.

Prof. Dr. Thorsten Schwerte
Guest Editor

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• biomimicry
• bioinspiration
• smart material
• navigation
• artificial intelligence
• biological strategy
• innovation
• knowledge transfer
• design