Design and Fabrication of Biomimetic Smart Materials

A special issue of Biomimetics (ISSN 2313-7673).

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 December 2025 | Viewed by 883

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School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
Interests: bionic design and molding of functional polymer composite materials

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School of Materials Science and Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, China
Interests: biomimetic functional polymer materials; new method of forming and processing polymer materials; polymer blending and composite materials

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Dear Colleagues,

Biomimetic smart materials refer to the design and preparation of new materials with intelligent response-ability by simulating the structure, function, and characteristics of organisms. This Special Issue focuses on the design and fabrication of biomimetic smart materials that draw inspiration from the structures and functions found in nature to achieve innovative applications and enhanced performance. This Issue mainly discusses the relevant theoretical basis, design principle, preparation method, and frontier application of bionic intelligent materials, covering the whole process from basic theoretical research to practical application, aiming to promote the development and application of bionic intelligent materials. We will explore the diversity of biomimetic materials, including their capabilities in adaptive behavior, sensing, and intelligent responses, as well as their potential applications in engineering, medicine, and environmental contexts. By examining the new fabrication methods and in-depth analyses of biomimetic design principles, this Issue aims to showcase how nature's wisdom can drive advancements in materials science.

The deadline for the submission of the Special Issue is 20 April 2025. We welcome contributions from researchers and engineers to share their latest findings and foster collaboration within this interdisciplinary field.

Dr. Ting Wu
Dr. Heng Xie
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • biomimetic principle
  • biomimetic design
  • biomimetic surface and interface
  • design and fabrication
  • new fabrication methods
  • smart materials
  • functional materials
  • composite materials
  • adaptive materials
  • sensing materials
  • intelligent response
  • environmental applications

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Bioinspired Synthesis of Graphene-Based Anatase TiO2 Nanoparticles/Nanorods Hierarchical Structure with Enhanced Capacity in Lithium-Ion Batteries
by Zebang Yu and Hang Ping
Biomimetics 2025, 10(3), 144; https://doi.org/10.3390/biomimetics10030144 - 27 Feb 2025
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Titanium dioxide demonstrates promising potential in the energy storage field due to its high theoretical specific capacity and economic viability. However, its practical application is hindered by intrinsic limitations including low electronic conductivity and slow lithium-ion transport. In general, nature inspires the biotemplating [...] Read more.
Titanium dioxide demonstrates promising potential in the energy storage field due to its high theoretical specific capacity and economic viability. However, its practical application is hindered by intrinsic limitations including low electronic conductivity and slow lithium-ion transport. In general, nature inspires the biotemplating synthesis of artificially functional materials with hierarchical structures. Learning from the bioinspired synthesis process, we adopt a facile biomimetic approach to synthesize graphene-based anatase TiO2 nanoparticle/nanorod hierarchical structure. The rod-shaped anatase is assembled nanoparticles with a diameter of 20 to 50 nm, and the surface of graphene is deposited by nanoparticles of 5 to 10 nm. The composite also possesses a high surface area and a mesoporous structure. This unique structure not only reduces the transportation pathway of lithium ions and electrons but also enhances the electric conductivity and tolerates the volume change. As an anode electrode, the bioinspired hierarchical structure exhibits a high reversible capacity of 160 mA h g−1 after 180 cycles at a current rate of 1C, highlighting the effectiveness of bioinspired design. Full article
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