Advances in Bio-Inspired Design and Characterization of 3D-Printed Multimaterial Composites and Heterogeneous Structures
A special issue of Biomimetics (ISSN 2313-7673). This special issue belongs to the section "Biomimetics of Materials and Structures".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2026 | Viewed by 5034
Special Issue Editor
Interests: fracture mechanics, with a focus on interfacial fractures, deformation, and failure mechanisms in advanced composite materials and additively manufactured materials
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue invites researchers and engineers to explore cutting-edge developments in bio-inspired design and the characterization of 3D-printed multimaterial composites and heterogeneous structures. Bio-inspired approaches offer a wealth of innovative solutions, as nature’s materials exhibit unique and often complex combinations of strength, toughness, and flexibility. By leveraging 3D printing technologies, researchers can replicate and enhance these biological designs, enabling the creation of advanced composites for applications in medicine, robotics, aerospace, and beyond.
Our topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following areas:
- Novel bio-inspired architectures and material combinations for improved mechanical and fracture properties;
- Design strategies and the modeling of heterogeneous structures and interfaces;
- Advances in 3D printing techniques for multimaterial composites;
- The characterization and testing of the physical, mechanical, and fracture properties of materials (e.g., strength, crack resistance, energy dissipation, etc.);
- Applications of bio-inspired composites in soft robotics, biomedical devices, and structural materials.
This Special Issue aims to bring together leading research that bridges biology, materials science, and engineering to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and set the stage for future advances in biomimetic materials. We encourage submissions that present novel approaches to design, rigorous experimental studies, and insights into the practical applications of bio-inspired 3D-printed composites.
Dr. Denizhan Yavas
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- bio-inspired design
- biomimetics
- 3D printing
- multimaterial composites
- heterogeneous structures
- mechanical characterization
- functional materials
- hybrid materials
- interface engineering
- additive manufacturing
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