Biomimetic Nanotechnology: Advances in Biomimetic Nanotechnology, Fifth Edition

Dear Colleagues,

We are excited to announce the call for papers for the fifth Special Issue of Biomimetics in the “Advances in Biomimetic Nanotechnology” series. Following our previous volumes, we once again seek to showcase important research in the field of biomimetic nanotechnology. This Special Issue will capture the latest advancements, innovative methodologies and visionary outlooks in this rapidly evolving domain.

Scope of this Special Issue “Biomimetic Nanotechnology: Advances in Biomimetic Nanotechnology, Fifth Edition”:

Biomimetic nanotechnology, a field at the intersection of biology and nanotechnology, has shown remarkable growth and potential in recent years. It involves the study and transfer of nature's methods to the human domain and deals with structures and processes used to solve complex human problems. This Special Issue, entitled “Biomimetic Nanotechnology: Advances in Biomimetic Nanotechnology, Fifth Edition” seeks original research articles that demonstrate novel approaches, methodologies, and applications in biomimetic nanotechnology, as well as review and outlook articles. We are particularly interested in studies that push the boundaries of current knowledge and open new avenues for scientific inquiry and technological development.

State of the Art in Biomimetic Nanotechnology:

The field has witnessed significant advancements in recent years. Key areas of progress include the following:

• Nanomaterials inspired by nature: development of materials with unique properties such as self-healing, adaptability, and enhanced durability, mimicking natural phenomena;
• Functional nanostructures inspired by nature: structural colors, hydrophobicity, temperature management, and hierarchical structures;
• Drug delivery systems: innovations in targeted drug delivery and controlled release systems inspired by biological mechanisms;
• Sensors and diagnostics: bio-inspired sensors with enhanced sensitivity and specificity for environmental monitoring and medical diagnostics;
• Biomimetic nanotechnologies made with environmentally friendly materials;
• Energy harvesting and storage: design of energy systems mimicking natural processes for efficient energy capture, storage, and utilization.

Dr. Ille C. Gebeshuber
Guest Editor

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 250 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for assessment.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Biomimetics is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2200 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.