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Biomimetics (ISSN: 2313-7673) is an international and cross-disciplinary, peer-reviewed, open access journal of biomimicry and bionics, published monthly online by MDPI. The International Society of Bionic Engineering (ISBE) is affiliated with Biomimetics. 

We welcome you to read our highly cited papers in 2022, listed below: 

1. “The Role of the Extracellular Matrix (ECM) in Wound Healing: A Review”
by Robert B. Diller and Aaron J. Tabor
Biomimetics 2022, 7(3), 87; https://doi.org/10.3390/biomimetics7030087

2. “Investigation of the Biocidal Performance of Multi-Functional Resin/Copper Nanocomposites with Superior Mechanical Response in SLA 3D Printing”
by Nectarios Vidakis, Markos Petousis, Emmanuel Velidakis, Nikolaos Mountakis, Dimitris Tsikritzis, Aikaterini Gkagkanatsiou and Sotiria Kanellopoulou
Biomimetics 2022, 7(1), 8; https://doi.org/10.3390/biomimetics7010008

3. “Bio-Inspired Propulsion: Towards Understanding the Role of Pectoral Fin Kinematics in Manta-like Swimming”
by Alec Menzer, Yuchen Gong, Frank E. Fish and Haibo Dong
Biomimetics 2022, 7(2), 45; https://doi.org/10.3390/biomimetics7020045  

4. “Application of Three-Dimensional Digital Technology in Orthodontics: The State of the Art”
by Inês Francisco, Madalena Prata Ribeiro, Filipa Marques, Raquel Travassos, Catarina Nunes, Flávia Pereira, Francisco Caramelo, Anabela Baptista Paula and Francisco Vale
Biomimetics 2022, 7(1), 23; https://doi.org/10.3390/biomimetics7010023

5. “Design Strategies and Biomimetic Approaches for Calcium Phosphate Scaffolds in Bone Tissue Regeneration”
by Federico Pupilli, Andrea Ruffini, Massimiliano Dapporto, Marta Tavoni, Anna Tampieri and Simone Sprio
Biomimetics 2022, 7(3), 112; https://doi.org/10.3390/biomimetics7030112

6. “Egret Swarm Optimization Algorithm: An Evolutionary Computation Approach for Model Free Optimization”
by Zuyan Chen, Adam Francis, Shuai Li, Bolin Liao, Dunhui Xiao, Tran Thu Ha, Jianfeng Li, Lei Ding and Xinwei Cao
Biomimetics 2022, 7(4), 144; https://doi.org/10.3390/biomimetics7040144

7. “Three-Dimensional Analysis of Biomimetic Aerofoil in Transonic Flow”
by Siva Marimuthu, Samer Al-Rabeei and Hithim Ahmed Boha
Biomimetics 2022, 7(1), 20; https://doi.org/10.3390/biomimetics7010020

8. “Mycelium-Based Composite Graded Materials: Assessing the Effects of Time and Substrate Mixture on Mechanical Properties”
by Ali Ghazvinian and Benay Gürsoy
Biomimetics 2022, 7(2), 48; https://doi.org/10.3390/biomimetics7020048

9. “Bio-inspired Machine Learning for Distributed Confidential Multi-Portfolio Selection Problem”
by Ameer Tamoor Khan, Xinwei Cao, Bolin Liao and Adam Francis
Biomimetics 2022, 7(3), 124; https://doi.org/10.3390/biomimetics7030124

10. “Biomimicry as a Sustainable Design Methodology—Introducing the ‘Biomimicry for Sustainability’ Framework”
by Lazaara Ilieva, Isabella Ursano, Lamiita Traista, Birgitte Hoffmann and Hanaa Dahy
Biomimetics 2022, 7(2), 37; https://doi.org/10.3390/biomimetics7020037

11. “Itraconazole and Difluorinated-Curcumin Containing Chitosan Nanoparticle Loaded Hydrogel for Amelioration of Onychomycosis”
by Prashant Kesharwani, Mahak Fatima, Vanshikha Singh, Afsana Sheikh, Waleed H. Almalki, Virendra Gajbhiye and Amirhossein Sahebkar
Biomimetics 2022, 7(4), 206; https://doi.org/10.3390/biomimetics7040206

12. “Bio-Inspired Robots and Structures toward Fostering the Modernization of Agriculture”
by Maria Kondoyanni, Dimitrios Loukatos, Chrysanthos Maraveas, Christos Drosos and Konstantinos G. Arvanitis
Biomimetics 2022, 7(2), 69; https://doi.org/10.3390/biomimetics7020069  

13. “Moving Object Detection and Tracking by Event Frame from Neuromorphic Vision Sensors”
by Jiang Zhao, Shilong Ji, Zhihao Cai, Yiwen Zeng and Yingxun Wang
Biomimetics 2022, 7(1), 31; https://doi.org/10.3390/biomimetics7010031   

14. “Strong and Elastic Chitosan/Silk Fibroin Hydrogels Incorporated with Growth-Factor-Loaded Microspheres for Cartilage Tissue Engineering”
by Qing Min, Danlei Tian, Yuchen Zhang, Congcong Wang, Ying Wan and Jiliang Wu
Biomimetics 2022, 7(2), 41; https://doi.org/10.3390/biomimetics7020041   

15. “PDMS/PVDF Electrospinning Membranes for Water-in-Oil Emulsion Separation and UV Protection”
by Jie Li, Yushan Li, Yiyi Lu, Wentian Shi and Huafeng Tian
Biomimetics 2022, 7(4), 217; https://doi.org/10.3390/biomimetics7040217  

16. “A Review of Biomimetic Topographies and Their Role in Promoting Bone Formation and Osseointegration: Implications for Clinical Use”
by Michael B. Berger, Paul Slosar, Zvi Schwartz, David J. Cohen, Stuart B. Goodman, Paul A. Anderson and Barbara D. Boyan
Biomimetics 2022, 7(2), 46; https://doi.org/10.3390/biomimetics7020046   

17. “Challenges and Opportunities in Scaling up Architectural Applications of Mycelium-Based Materials with Digital Fabrication”
by Selina Bitting, Tiziano Derme, Juney Lee, Tom Van Mele, Benjamin Dillenburger and Philippe Block
Biomimetics 2022, 7(2), 44; https://doi.org/10.3390/biomimetics7020044  

18. “Understanding the Use of Bio-Inspired Design Tools by Industry Professionals”
by Noah Pentelovitch and Jacquelyn K. Nagel
Biomimetics, 2022, 7(2), 63; https://doi.org/10.3390/biomimetics7020063  

19. “Harnessing Protein Corona for Biomimetic Nanomedicine Design”
by Zhidong Chen, Xu Chen, Juyang Huang, Junqing Wang and Zhe Wang
Biomimetics, 2022, 7(3), 126; https://doi.org/10.3390/biomimetics7030126  

20. “Serval Optimization Algorithm: A New Bio-Inspired Approach for Solving Optimization Problems”
by Mohammad Dehghani and Pavel Trojovský
Biomimetics 2022, 7(4), 204; https://doi.org/10.3390/biomimetics7040204