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Biomimetic and Bioinspired Nanomaterials: Synthesis, Properties, and Applications

A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Biomaterials".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 July 2025 | Viewed by 477

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Dear Colleagues,

Nature serves as the inspiration and guide for constructing novel functional materials by mimicking the structures, properties, and functions of various biological systems. In this process, the design, self-assembly, and functional tailoring of natural molecules play important roles in achieving specific applications of biomimetic and bioinspired materials. For instance, by studying the properties and functions of various biomolecules, it is feasible to develop biomimetic strategies to synthesize valuable compounds and nanomaterials through biomolecule-induced chemical reactions and self-assembly. Additionally, similar molecules and materials can be prepared using synthetic chemistry methods that mimic the nanoscale and microscale structures of natural products such as butterfly wings, shark skins, spider silks, and others. Therefore, biomimetic and bioinspired materials have been widely explored in recent years and have shown great promise in fields such as materials science, nanotechnology, analytical science, chemical engineering, energy storage, environmental science, biomedicine, and tissue engineering.

In this Special Issue, we would like to collect studies that focus on the synthesis, properties, and applications of biomimetic and bioinspired materials utilizing biomolecules such as DNA, proteins, peptides, enzymes, biopolymers, and others. Through this collection, we aim to understand biomimetic synthesis methodologies, develop methods for the functional regulation of materials, and extend the applications of biomimetic/bioinspired nanomaterials across various fields.

Prof. Dr. Gang Wei
Prof. Dr. Zhiqiang Su
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Keywords

  • biomimetic synthesis
  • bioinspired strategies
  • supramolecular self-assembly
  • biomineralization
  • bio-hybrids
  • polymer hydrogels and aerogels
  • biomimetic membranes
  • biomedical applications
  • tissue engineering
  • sensors and biosensors
  • energy and environmental science

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Biomimetic Construction of Enteromorpha prolifera-Based Composite Membranes for Synergistic Purification of Fluoride Ions, Bacteria, and Dye with High Sustainability
by Wanying Li, Yu Lei, Xiaoxuan Fan, Gang Wei and Lei Guo
Materials 2025, 18(10), 2356; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma18102356 - 19 May 2025
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As an essential trace element in the human body, fluoride is beneficial in appropriate amounts, but excessive intake can cause serious harm. Therefore, addressing the global water pollution caused by fluoride is an urgent issue. In this study, a functional composite membrane is [...] Read more.
As an essential trace element in the human body, fluoride is beneficial in appropriate amounts, but excessive intake can cause serious harm. Therefore, addressing the global water pollution caused by fluoride is an urgent issue. In this study, a functional composite membrane is successfully prepared using Enteromorpha prolifera (EP) as the raw material, cinnamaldehyde (CIN) as a functional modifier, and EP-bioinduced ZrO2 nanoparticles (NPs) as the loading material via biomimetic mineralization technology. The experimental results demonstrate that the composite membrane removes fluoride ions (F) with an efficiency of over 99.9% within the concentration range of 100–400 mg/L. This excellent F removal performance is attributed to the ability of the hydroxyl groups on the surface of ZrO2 to exchange and bind with F. The formed CIN/EP-ZrO2 composite membrane also reveals significant antibacterial activity against E. coli. In addition, the adsorption rate for methylene blue at the concentration of 5–300 mg/L reaches 99.99%, which is due to the synergistic interaction of functional groups such as hydroxyl (-OH), carboxyl (-COOH), and amino groups (-NH2) in EP. The overall sustainability footprint (OSF) assessment exhibits that the CIN/EP-ZrO2 composite membrane has comprehensive advantages, including a simple preparation process, low cost, high performance, and environmental friendliness. This study provides an innovative solution for the sustainable treatment of F, bacteria, and dye pollution in water, showcasing significant potential for applications in environmental science. Full article
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