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Advances in Biomimetics: Patents from Nature

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

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2025 | Viewed by 453

Special Issue Editors

Prof. Dr. Stanislav N. Gorb

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Department of Functional Morphology and Biomechanics, Zoological Institute, Kiel University, 24118 Kiel, Germany
Interests: biological attachment; functional morphology; biomechanics; biotribology; biomimetics
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Prof. Dr. Longjian Xue

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School of Power and Mechanical Engineering, Wuhan University, South Donghu Road 8, Wuhan 430072, China
Interests: bioinspired adhesives; superwettability; drag reduction, porous material; additive manufacturing
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Dr. Barbara Mazzolai

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Bioinspired Soft Robotics (BSR), Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT), Via Morego 30, 16163 Genova, Italy
Interests: plant-inspired robotics; self-growing robots; soft robotics; biomimetics; robotics for biology; variable stiffness soft actuators; plant-hybrid energy
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Prof. Dr. Phillip B. Messersmith

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Departments of Bioengineering and Materials Science and Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, CA, USA
Interests: biomimetic materials; materials for medicine; nanotechnology

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Biomimetics research on living systems attempts to transfer their properties to engineering applications. Biological materials, structures, and processes are predominantly based on the combination of various effects at different scales: the nano-, micro-, meso-, and macroscale. This Special Issue focuses on recent advances in various areas of biomimetics: (1) materials and structures; (2) designs, constructions, and devices; (3) surfaces and interfaces; (4) architecture and climatization; (5) locomotion and bioinspired robotics; (6) sensorics, information processing and control; (7) chemical biomimetics; and (8) energy biomimetics. We also encourage the submission of manuscripts that explore the relationships between these topics and are devoted to the development of biomimetic methodologies.

This Special Issue also welcomes the submission of papers that focus on the proper identification of the underlying principles in nature, and manuscripts that apply findings regarding exising systems to modern technologies. This Special Issue of Biomimetics calls for theoretical, experimental, and review articles related to the fields of biology, physics, material science and engineering.

Prof. Dr. Stanislav N. Gorb
Prof. Dr. Longjian Xue
Dr. Barbara Mazzolai
Prof. Dr. Phillip B. Messersmith
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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Biomimetics is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2200 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

Keywords

  • biomimetics of materials and structures
  • biomimetic design, constructions, and devices
  • biomimetic surfaces and interfaces
  • bioinspired architecture and climatization
  • locomotion and bioinspired robotics
  • bioinspired sensorics, information processing and control
  • biomimetic processing, optimisation, management
  • biomimetic processing and molecular biomimetics
  • energy biomimetics
  • development of biomimetic methodology

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28 pages, 8269 KiB  
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Mechanics of Bio-Inspired Protective Scales
by Antonio Pantano and Vincenzo Baiamonte
Biomimetics 2025, 10(2), 75; https://doi.org/10.3390/biomimetics10020075 - 25 Jan 2025
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Natural armors found in animals like fish and armadillos offer inspiration for designing protective systems that balance puncture resistance and flexibility. Although segmented armors have been used historically, modern applications are hindered by a limited understanding of their mechanics. This study addresses these [...] Read more.
Natural armors found in animals like fish and armadillos offer inspiration for designing protective systems that balance puncture resistance and flexibility. Although segmented armors have been used historically, modern applications are hindered by a limited understanding of their mechanics. This study addresses these challenges by presenting two novel bio-inspired scale structures with overlapping and staggered configurations, modeled after the elasmoid designs found in fish. Their shapes differ significantly from other artificial scales commonly described in the literature, which are typically flat. Instead, these scales feature a support that extends vertically from the substrate, transitioning into an inclined surface that serves as the protective component. Finite element method tests evaluated their performance in puncture resistance and flexibility. The results showed that one type of scale provided better puncture resistance, while the other type offered greater flexibility. These findings highlight how small geometric variations can significantly influence the balance between protection and flexibility. The results offer new insights into the mechanisms of natural armor and propose innovative designs for personal protective equipment, such as bulletproof vests, protective gloves, and fireproof systems. The finite element simulations employed to test the protective systems can also serve as valuable tools for the scientific community to assess and refine designs. Full article
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