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Biomimetics (IF: 4.5, 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 2023, listed below:

1. “Clinical Evidence of Biomimetic Hydroxyapatite in Oral Care Products for Reducing Dentin Hypersensitivity: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis”
by Hardy Limeback, Joachim Enax and Frederic Meyer
Biomimetics 2023, 8(1), 23; https://doi.org/10.3390/biomimetics8010023
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2313-7673/8/1/23

2. “Research Progress on New Environmentally Friendly Antifouling Coatings in Marine Settings: A Review”
by De Liu, Haobo Shu, Jiangwei Zhou, Xiuqin Bai and Pan Cao
Biomimetics 2023, 8(2), 200; https://doi.org/10.3390/biomimetics8020200
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2313-7673/8/2/200

3. “Bone Apatite Nanocrystal: Crystalline Structure, Chemical Composition, and Architecture”
by Bin Wang, Zuoqi Zhang and Haobo Pan
Biomimetics 2023, 8(1), 90; https://doi.org/10.3390/biomimetics8010090
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2313-7673/8/1/90

4. “Silk-Based Biomaterials for Designing Bioinspired Microarchitecture for Various Biomedical Applications”
by Ajay Kumar Sahi, Shravanya Gundu, Pooja Kumari, Tomasz Klepka and Alina Sionkowska
Biomimetics 2023, 8(1), 55; https://doi.org/10.3390/biomimetics8010055
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2313-7673/8/1/55

5. “Preparation of 2D Materials and Their Application in Oil–Water Separation”
by Jie Li, Yushan Li, Yiyi Lu, Yuke Wang, Yunjie Guo and Wentian Shi
Biomimetics 2023, 8(1), 35; https://doi.org/10.3390/biomimetics8010035
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2313-7673/8/1/35

6. “Recent Developments of Silk-Based Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine Applications: A Special Focus on the Advancement of 3D Printing”
by Asma Musfira Shabbirahmed, Rajkumar Sekar, Levin Anbu Gomez, Medidi Raja Sekhar, Samson Prince Hiruthyaswamy, Nagaraj Basavegowda and Prathap Somu
Biomimetics 2023, 8(1), 16; https://doi.org/10.3390/biomimetics8010016
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2313-7673/8/1/16

7. “Recent Tissue Engineering Approaches to Mimicking the Extracellular Matrix Structure for Skin Regeneration”
by Rikako Hama, James W. Reinhardt, Anudari Ulziibayar, Tatsuya Watanabe, John Kelly and Toshiharu Shinoka
Biomimetics 2023, 8(1), 130; https://doi.org/10.3390/biomimetics8010130
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2313-7673/8/1/130

8. “Convergence of 3D Bioprinting and Nanotechnology in Tissue Engineering Scaffolds”
by Shike Zhang, Xin Chen, Mengyao Shan, Zijuan Hao, Xiaoyang Zhang, Lingxian Meng, Zhen Zhai, Linlin Zhang, Xuying Liu and Xianghong Wang
Biomimetics 2023, 8(1), 94; https://doi.org/10.3390/biomimetics8010094
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2313-7673/8/1/94

9. “Microfluidic Fabrication of Natural Polymer-Based Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering Applications: A Review”
by Elisabetta Rosellini and Maria Grazia Cascone
Biomimetics 2023, 8(1), 74; https://doi.org/10.3390/biomimetics8010074
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2313-7673/8/1/74

10. “Molecularly Imprinted Polymer-Based Biomimetic Systems for Sensing Environmental Contaminants, Biomarkers, and Bioimaging Applications”
by Kalaipriya Ramajayam, Selvaganapathy Ganesan, Purnimajayasree Ramesh, Maya Beena, Thangavelu Kokulnathan and Arunkumar Palaniappan
Biomimetics 2023, 8(2), 245; https://doi.org/10.3390/biomimetics8020245
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2313-7673/8/2/245

11. “Recent Methods for Modifying Mechanical Properties of Tissue-Engineered Scaffolds for Clinical Applications”
by Andrew Johnston and Anthony Callanan
Biomimetics 2023, 8(2), 205; https://doi.org/10.3390/biomimetics8020205
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2313-7673/8/2/205

12. “The Extracellular Matrix: Its Composition, Function, Remodeling, and Role in Tumorigenesis”
by Kevin Dzobo and Collet Dandara
Biomimetics 2023, 8(2), 146; https://doi.org/10.3390/biomimetics8020146
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2313-7673/8/2/146