Learning from Nature: Biomimetic and Bio-Inspired Materials and Structures

Dear Colleagues,

Learning from nature refers to the concept of studying materials and structures that occur in the natural world and adapting them for use in technology, medicine, architecture, the conservation of cultural heritage, city planning, linguistics, organization and management, and many other fields. This Special Issue aims to showcase the broad range of applications of the biomimetic approach.

Studies of biological and other natural structures and materials are welcome, as well as case studies of their adaption and theoretical papers reflecting the concept of biomimetics. In this Special Issue, the term “biomimetics” is used in a wider sense, and papers covering topics such as “green chemistry”, biopolymers, bionics, etc., will also be considered for publication.

Dr. Hartmut Kutzke
Guest Editor

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