Dynamical Response of Biological System and Biomaterial
A special issue of Biomimetics (ISSN 2313-7673). This special issue belongs to the section "Biomimetics of Materials and Structures".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (20 April 2024) | Viewed by 10230
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Understanding the dynamical response of biological components, such as those of human and animal bodies, is crucial for monitoring their functionalities. In addition, the mechanical performance of biological tissues has in recent years inspired in-depth analyses by researchers who are involved in studying how to mimic these properties for many applications. Indeed, for several years now, bio-inspired materials have been employed to fabricate medical devices (e.g., optimal adhesive tapes), as well as miniaturized robots, but many examples also exist in regenerative medicine, such as synthetic tissues, which are utilized for treating injuries (e.g., in the ligament, brain, and spinal cord). However, when considering a biomaterial to be used in implants, various aspects, such as biocompatibility and its mechanical functions, should also be studied.
It is quite evident, therefore, how important it is to appropriately characterize these materials, both through specific experimental methods and through the development of predictive theories. The main goal of this Special Issue is to report advances in this research field and to disclose some still unknown characteristics of human and animal organ materials, which are typically heterogeneous, ultra-soft, and sometimes biphasic, non-linear or viscoelastic.
The Special Issue welcomes original research and review articles and is devoted to a worthwhile exchange of novel insights regarding biological components and their material properties. Both experimental and modeling approaches are expected to contribute to a more profound and thorough understanding of the mechanical behavior of living matter. Due to the intrinsic multidisciplinary nature of this research topic, synergies are encouraged between different fields, such as engineering, physics, chemistry, biology, and mathematics.
Prof. Dr. Giuseppe Carbone
Dr. Elena Pierro
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- biological materials
- tissue engineering
- biomimetic materials
- dynamical response
- mechanical characterization
- biomimetics
- mechanical properties
- nonlinear materials
- viscoelastic materials
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