Biomimetic Approaches and Materials in Engineering
A special issue of Biomimetics (ISSN 2313-7673). This special issue belongs to the section "Biomimetics of Materials and Structures".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2026 | Viewed by 2304
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Nature has long served as a great source of inspiration for engineers and materials scientists, offering numerous strategies through millions of years of evolution. In recent years, biomimetic approaches have gained significant attention within the context of advancing sustainable technologies, leading to the development of novel materials and systems that fully imitate biological form, function, and adaptability. These innovations are becoming increasingly important in addressing the grand challenges of energy efficiency, environmental resilience, and resource circularity across diverse sectors.
We are pleased to invite you to contribute to this Special Issue, “Biomimetic Approaches and Materials in Engineering”, which aims to synthesize cutting-edge research at the intersection of biomimicry, materials science, and sustainable development. This collection will highlight both fundamental advances and translational applications, whether structural, functional, or adaptive, that are poised to contribute to next-generation solutions in energy, water, building, biomedical, and electronic systems.
In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Bioinspired structural materials with enhanced mechanical performance;
- Green fabrication methods mimicking biological processes;
- Biomimetic surfaces for antifouling, self-cleaning, or energy harvesting;
- Adaptive or self-healing materials inspired by living organisms;
- Nature-inspired composites and multi-functional materials;
- Bioinspired sensors, electronics, and soft robotics;
- Circular design and biodegradability in biomimetic systems;
- Modeling and simulation of biologically inspired material behavior.
We look forward to receiving your contributions and to advancing the frontier of sustainable engineering through biomimetics.
Dr. Chuanwang Yang
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- biomimetic system
- adaptive material
- green manufacturing
- living material
- bio-material interface
- robotic systems
- biological architecture
- sustainable building
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