Biomimetics

Biomimicry and Functional Materials: 5th Edition

edited by

and

submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 7254 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomimetic systems; bioinspired materials; functional biomaterials; biointerfaces; bioengineering; biotechnology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomimetics of Materials and Structures)

Design of Natural and Biomimetic Flexible Biological Structures

edited by

Hongmiao Tian

, Hong Hu and

Duorui Wang

submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1488 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioinspired structures; surface adhesion; biomimetic materials; flexible materials; micro-nano manufacturing; tunable adhesion; contact mechanics; soft robotics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomimetics of Materials and Structures)

Biomimetic Materials for Bone Tissue Engineering

edited by Nicolas Somers, Ina Erceg and Pedro Jesús Navarrete Segado

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2380 | Submission Open

Keywords: bone regeneration; scaffolds; 3D printing; stem cells; biomaterials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomimetics of Materials and Structures)

Biologically-Inspired Product Development

edited by

Xinhui Kang

,

Min Qu

and

Marc Weissburg

submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1902 | Submission Open

Keywords: biologically inspired design; bionic concept generation; biomimicry in product design; design-by-analogy; cross-disciplinary ideation; bio-semantic mapping; nature-inspired creativity

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomimetic Design, Constructions and Devices)

Functional Morphology and Biomimetics: Learning from Insects

edited by

Siqi Ge

,

Mingxia Sun

and

Jianing Wu

submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7326 | Submission Open

Keywords: insect; functional morphology; experimental characterization; numerical modeling; engineering design; technological application

(This special issue belongs to the Section Development of Biomimetic Methodology)

Biomimetic Robot Motion Control

edited by

Tao Zhang

, Kun Xu,

Ehsan Asadi

, Shuaizhong Zhang and Haifei Zhu

submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5776 | Submission Open

Keywords: bio-inspired motion control; AI and machine learning in bio-inspired robotics; bio-inspired control algrithms and strategies; bio-inspired sensing and feedback control; bio-inspired actuation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Locomotion and Bioinspired Robotics)

Bio-Inspired Underwater Propulsion: Actuation, Sensing, Processing and Control

edited by

Patrick Musgrave

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2818 | Submission Open

Keywords: bio-inspired underwater propulsion; underwater robotics; unsteady swimming; embodied intelligence; sensorimotor control; bio-inspired sensing; multifunctional robots; adaptive behavior; soft robots; fluid– structure interaction

(This special issue belongs to the Section Locomotion and Bioinspired Robotics)

Next-Generation Bone Regeneration and Dental Implant Therapies: Biomaterials, Digital Innovation, and AI Integration

edited by David Minjoon Kim and Chia-Yu Chen

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1407 | Submission Open

Keywords: dental implant therapy; ridge augmentation; bone regeneration; biomaterials; implant surface; 3D printing; hydrophilicity; regeneration; osseointegration; AI; machine learning; digital workflow

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomimetics of Materials and Structures)

Advances in Bio-Inspired Soft Materials and Devices

edited by Chenghai Li

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 190 | Submission Open

Keywords: bio-inspired materials; soft robotics; solid mechanics; advanced manufacturing; 3D printing; nanofabrication; wearable and implantable devices; multifunctional materials; human– machine interfaces; metamateraials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomimetics of Materials and Structures)

Bioinspired Structural Materials for Energy Applications

edited by

Ruizhe Yang

, Chengyao Liang and

Fengyin Du

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 169 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioinspired materials/catalysts; biomimetic design; structural energy storage; lightweight composites; nanostructured materials; energy harvesting; sustainable energy materials; renewable energy technologies; energy absorption and dissipation; 3D-printed bioinspired structures

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomimetics of Materials and Structures)

Recent Advances in Bioinspired Robot and Intelligent Systems

edited by Guoniu Zhu, Yi Fang and Yang Yang

submission deadline 10 Feb 2026 | 9 articles | Viewed by 19939 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioinspired robotics; biomimetic design; biologically inspired materials; bioinspired control systems; bioinspired algorithms; soft robotics; artificial muscles; compliant mechanisms; intelligent algorithms; intelligent systems; swarm intelligence

(This special issue belongs to the Section Locomotion and Bioinspired Robotics)

Biomimetic Application on Applied Bioengineering

edited by

Luis Saucedo-Mora

,

Laura Moreno-Corrales

and Lucía López-de Abajo

submission deadline 15 Feb 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7254 | Submission Open

Keywords: agent-based model; computational bioengineering; tumour; angiogenesis; bone remodelling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Development of Biomimetic Methodology)

Biomimetic Approaches in Healthcare—Innovations Inspired by Nature: 3rd Edition

edited by

Vicente Javier Clemente-Suárez

and

Ana Isabel Beltrán-Velasco

submission deadline 15 Feb 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5870 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomimetics; healthcare innovations; nature-inspired solutions; medical diagnostics; regenerative medicine; bio-inspired materials; healthcare data analysis; natural algorithms; biologically inspired technology; sustainable healthcare

(This special issue belongs to the Section Development of Biomimetic Methodology)

Bio-Inspired Technologies for Ecosystem Service Support, Enhancement or Replacement

edited by

Kristina Wanieck

and

Shoshanah R. Jacobs

submission deadline 15 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2274 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomimetics; biologically inspired design; biomimicry; climate change; mitigation; sustainability; SDG

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomimetic Design, Constructions and Devices)

Bioinspired Superhydrophobic Surfaces: Challenges, Solutions and Applications

edited by

Hangjian Ling

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4833 | Submission Open

Keywords: superhydrophobic surface; plastron stability; plastron restoration; gas diffusion; wetting and de-wetting; drag reduction; turbulent flows

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomimetic Surfaces and Interfaces)

Biomimetic Approach to Dental Implants: Third Edition

edited by

Dijana Mitic

and Jelena Carkic

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 944 | Submission Open

Keywords: dental implant; biological materials; periodontology; tissue engineering; biomimetic materials; osteointegration; periimplantitis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomimetics of Materials and Structures)

Bio-Inspired Mechanical Design and Control: 2nd Edition

edited by

Harun Chowdhury

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 160 | Submission Open

Keywords: bio-inspired; biomimetics; biomaterials; mechanical design; control system

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomimetic Design, Constructions and Devices)

Biomimetic Three-Dimensional (3D) Scaffolds from Sustainable Biomaterials

edited by

Hermann Ehrlich

submission deadline 27 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 90 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomimetics; 3D scaffolds; scaffolding strategies; biological materials; renewable biopolymers; 3D printing; sol– gel– derived scaffolds; diatoms and glass sponges; chitin and chitosan scaffolds; keratin-based scaffolds; collagen-based scaffolds; gelatine-based scaffolds; fibroin and silk-based scaffolds; alginate (polysaccharides)-based scaffolds; spongin-based scaffolds; Luffa plant-based scaffolds; cellulose-based scaffolds

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomimetics of Materials and Structures)

Advancements in Nature-Inspired Engineering: Integrating Biomimicry into Modern Design Practices

edited by

, Jing Li,

,

and

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2360 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomimetic design; nature-inspired engineering; bioinspired materials; bio-inspired functional surfaces; energy efficiency; hierarchical structures and optimization; superhydrophobic surfaces; sustainable engineering solutions; bioinspired robotics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomimetic Design, Constructions and Devices)

Advances in Bio-Inspired Design and Characterization of 3D-Printed Multimaterial Composites and Heterogeneous Structures

edited by Denizhan Yavas

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1885 | Submission Open

Keywords: bio-inspired design; biomimetics; 3D printing; multimaterial composites; heterogeneous structures; mechanical characterization; functional materials; hybrid materials; interface engineering; additive manufacturing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomimetics of Materials and Structures)

Advances in Biomimetic Antifouling Material

edited by Wei Bing and Yue Yin

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1590 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomimetic materials; antifouling; fouling release; surface modification; stimuli-responsive materials; multifunctional coatings; natural antimicrobial agents; low surface energy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomimetics of Materials and Structures)

Advancing Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine Using Next-Gen Biomaterials

edited by

Felicia Carotenuto

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 755 | Submission Open

Keywords: tissue engineering; regenerative medicine; smart materials; hybrid scaffolds; 3D bioprinting; tissue regeneration; conductive biomaterials; immunomodulation; controlled drug release; cellular microenvironment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomimetics of Materials and Structures)

Next-Generation 3D Bioprinting and Additive Manufacturing: From Digital Design to Functional Biomimetic Systems

edited by

Jesús Manuel Rodríguez Rego

,

Alfonso Carlos Marcos Romero

and

Silvia María Díaz Prado

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 567 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; 3D Printing; bioprinting; biomedical applications; functional materials; digital modeling; tissue engineering; printable biomaterials; design-to-function workflow

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomimetic Design, Constructions and Devices)

Bio-Inspired AI: When Generative AI and Biomimicry Overlap

edited by Haoyu Zuo, Yuan Yin,

Ji Han

and

Liuqing Chen

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 280 | Submission Open

Keywords: bio-inspired design; generative artificial intelligence; design; biomimetics; biomimicry

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biological Optimisation and Management)

Bioinspired Soft Robotics and Intelligent Actuation for Medical Rehabilitation, Prosthetic, and Surgical Systems

edited by Hu Jin and

Qiqiang Hu

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 185 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioinspired robotics; soft actuators; rehabilitation technology; prosthetics; surgical systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Locomotion and Bioinspired Robotics)

Advancements in Soft and Continuum Robotics for Medical Applications: Design, Control and Clinical Integration

edited by

Jongwoo Kim

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 168 | Submission Open

Keywords: continuum robots; soft robots; medical robots; minimally invasive surgery; bio-inspired design; flexible medical instruments; human– robot interaction in healthcare; smart materials and structures; multi-gait locomotion; adaptive control

(This special issue belongs to the Section Locomotion and Bioinspired Robotics)

Editorial Board Members' Collection Series: Biomimetics of Materials, Functions, Structures and Processes 2025

edited by

Thomas Speck

and

Candan Tamerler

submission deadline 1 Mar 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2834 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioinspired materials; bioinspired structures; biomimetic processing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomimetics of Materials and Structures)

Bioinspired Architected Materials: Design, Fabrication, and Applications

edited by

Zhendong Li

submission deadline 1 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 221 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioinspired materials and structures; biomimetic and sustainable design; AI-enabled design and optimization; smart and programmable materials; irregular metamaterials; additive manufacturing; hierarchical and graded structures; multifunctional and adaptive materials; structural optimization; wave manipulation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomimetics of Materials and Structures)

New Frontiers in Evolutionary Algorithms: Learning from Nature’s Optimization Strategies

edited by

Marko Ðurasević

submission deadline 1 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 86 | Submission Open

Keywords: evolutionary computing; metaheuristics; combinatorial optimisation; genetic algorithms; hyper-heuristics; swarm intelligence; explainable evolutionary computing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biological Optimisation and Management)

Adhesion and Friction in Biological and Bioinspired Systems

edited by

Thies Büscher

and

Stanislav N. Gorb

submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 25838 | Submission Open

Keywords: biological adhesion; bioadhesion; friction; biotribology; contact mechanics; surfaces; tribology; biomimetics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomimetic Surfaces and Interfaces)

Bionic Innovations: Integrating Nature-Inspired Design and Advanced Materials for Next-Generation Energy-Absorbing Structures

edited by

Jiafeng Song

, Xinlin Li,

Jianfei Zhou

and Yansong Liu

submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1193 | Submission Open

Keywords: nature-inspired design; energy-absorbing structures; advanced materials; biomimetic mechanics; multiscale optimization; impact resistance; additive manufacturing; energy dissipation mechanism; composite materials; safety engineering

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomimetics of Materials and Structures)

Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Biomedical Engineering: 2nd Edition

edited by

Chang Seok Bang

submission deadline 25 Mar 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3750 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; deep learning; neural network; large language model

(This special issue belongs to the Section Bioinspired Sensorics, Information Processing and Control)

Bio-Inspired Data-Driven Methods and Their Applications in Engineering Control, Optimization and AI

edited by Ameer Tamoor Khan, Shuai (Steven) Li and

Bolin Liao

submission deadline 30 Mar 2026 | 16 articles | Viewed by 27880 | Submission Open

Keywords: bio-inspired; biomimetics; optimization; data-driven; machine learning; LLM

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biological Optimisation and Management)

Biomimetic Bonded Restorations for Dental Applications: 2nd Edition

edited by

Hamid Nurrohman

submission deadline 30 Mar 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 19874 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomimetics; dentistry; bonded restorations; adhesive technology; materials science; tooth regeneration; aesthetic dentistry; durability; mechanical properties; optical properties

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomimetics of Materials and Structures)

Advances in Biomimetics: Patents from Nature

edited by

Stanislav N. Gorb

,

Longjian Xue

,

Barbara Mazzolai

and

Phillip B. Messersmith

submission deadline 30 Mar 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 12050 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomimetics of materials and structures; biomimetic design; constructions; and devices; biomimetic surfaces and interfaces; bioinspired architecture and climatization; locomotion and bioinspired robotics; bioinspired sensorics; information processing and control; biomimetic processing; optimisation; management; biomimetic processing and molecular biomimetics; energy biomimetics; development of biomimetic methodology

Bio-Inspired Intelligent Robot

edited by

Meng Cheng Lau

and Jacky Baltes

submission deadline 30 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1028 | Submission Open

Keywords: bio-inspired robotics; humanoid robot; biomimetic locomotion; swarm robotics; cognitive robotics; autonomous systems; intelligent control; multi-modal perception; robot– human interaction; nature-inspired AI

(This special issue belongs to the Section Locomotion and Bioinspired Robotics)

Aerodynamics Research of Bioinspired Wings and Blades

edited by

Amr Khedr

, Zhijie Liu and

Ahmed Aboelezz

submission deadline 30 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 253 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomimetics; bio-inspired aerodynamics; morphing wings; bio-inspired blades; flying robots; aerodynamic optimization

Advances in Bio-Inspired Functional Surfaces

edited by

Hisham A. Abdel-Aal

submission deadline 30 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 117 | Submission Open

Keywords: manufacturing of bio-inspired functional surfaces; wear resistance of bio-inspired surfaces; comparison of performance between traditional and functional surfaces; hybrid surface design; biological-mechanisms in bio-functional surfaces; correlation of surface topography and subsurface material properties in biological species and how such relation affect; or has the potential; to custom tailor engineering surfaces; application of functional surfaces in additive manufacturing and functionally graded materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomimetic Surfaces and Interfaces)

Bionic Engineering for Boosting Multidisciplinary Integration: 2nd Edition

edited by

,

,

and

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6177 | Submission Open

Keywords: novel bionic design; bionic functional surfaces; bionic functional materials; bionic green fabrication; bionic engineering applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomimetics of Materials and Structures)

Biomimetic Energy-Absorbing Materials or Structures

edited by

Kai Liu

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4550 | Submission Open

Keywords: bionics; energy absorption; crashworthiness; impact resistance; SEA; adaptability; tailorability; reusability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Biomimetics)

Advances in Biogenic and Biomimetic Materials: From Bionanomedicine to Environmental Applications and Beyond: 2nd Edition

edited by

Marcela-Elisabeta Barbinta-Patrascu

,

Irina Negut

and

Bogdan Biță

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2879 | Submission Open

Keywords: metal-based nanoparticles; metal oxide nanoparticles; bio-inspired synthesis; phytosynthesis; biogenic materials; biomimetic materials; wastewater treatment; photosynthesis; antioxidant activity; antimicrobial activity; bionanomedicine; environmental applications; eco-friendly strategies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomimetics of Materials and Structures)

Human–Robot Interaction and Collaboration: Advances in Sensing, Control, and Learning

edited by

Wen Qi

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1860 | Submission Open

Keywords: human– robot interaction; collaborative robotics; robot learning; multimodal sensing; adaptive control; shared autonomy; explainable AI in robotics; assistive robotics; human-intent recognition; cognitive robotics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Locomotion and Bioinspired Robotics)

Smart Artificial Muscles and Sensors for Bio-Inspired Robotics

edited by

Phuoc Thien Phan

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 569 | Submission Open

Keywords: soft robotics; artificial muscles; smart sensors; bio-inspired actuation; biomimetic design; embodied intelligence; textile-based actuators; fluid-driven systems; wearable robotics; biomedical applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Bioinspired Sensorics, Information Processing and Control)

Advancements in Bioinspired Underwater Robotics: Design, Actuation, and Applications

edited by

Chao Tang

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 144 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioinspired robotics; underwater robotics; biomimicry; propulsion; hydrodynamic design; smart materials; ocean exploration; environmental monitoring; autonomous underwater vehicles; robotic fish

(This special issue belongs to the Section Locomotion and Bioinspired Robotics)

Bioinspired Flapping Wing Aerodynamics: Progress and Challenges: 2nd Edition

edited by

Hui Hu

and Qiang Zhong

submission deadline 10 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 109 | Submission Open

Keywords: unsteady aerodynamics; flapping wing; bioinspired aerodynamics; bioinspired flow sensing; maneuverability; flow interaction; gust mitigation; complex flow navigation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomimetic Design, Constructions and Devices)

Human-Inspired Grasp Control in Robotics 2025

edited by

Yi Zhang

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3185 | Submission Open

Keywords: human-inspired grasping; reinforcement learning; tactile sensing; object recognition; force control; position control; robotic grasping; robot– environment interaction; dexterous grasping; grasp posture

(This special issue belongs to the Section Locomotion and Bioinspired Robotics)

Bio-Inspired Design, Control and Decision-Making for Musculoskeletal Robots

edited by

Jiahao Chen

, Xiao Huang and Yaxiong Wu

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2695 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial muscle actuator; biomimetic design of musculoskeletal robots; biomimetic control of musculoskeletal robots; bio-inspired decision making of musculoskeletal robots; human– robot interaction of musculoskeletal robots

(This special issue belongs to the Section Locomotion and Bioinspired Robotics)

Biomimetic Strategies to Enhance Bone Tissue Healing, Remodeling and Regeneration: 2nd Edition

edited by Otto Carl Wilson, Jr.

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1442 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomimetic strategies; bone repair; 3D scaffolds; bioceramics; bone grafts; orthopedic implants; bionic prostheses; bioresorbable material; biomechanics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomimetics of Materials and Structures)

Artificial Intelligence for Autonomous Robots: 4th Edition

edited by

Ming Xie

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 812 | Submission Open

Keywords: vision-centric Intelligence and its applications to achieve robot’ s autonomy; speech-centrici ntelligence and its applications to achieve robot’ s autonomy; touch-centric intelligence and its applications to achieve robot’ s autonomy; planning-centric intelligence and its applications to achieve robot’ s autonomy; control-centric intelligence and its applications to achieve robot’ s autonomy; data-centric intelligence and its applications to achieve robot’ s autonomy; creativity-centric intelligence and its applications to achieve robot’ s autonomy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Locomotion and Bioinspired Robotics)

Biologically Inspired Design and Control of Robots: Third Edition

edited by

Peng Li

and

Yantao Shen

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 127 | Submission Open

Keywords: mechanical design; biomimetic robots; intelligent sensors; new materials; bioinspired robotic learning and control; intelligent learning methods; computational neuroscience; advanced multimodal sensing information fusion

(This special issue belongs to the Section Locomotion and Bioinspired Robotics)

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