Guest Editors
Zhuangzhi Sun, professor, College of Mechanical Engineering, Northeast Forestry University, China.
Zhuangzhi Sun is a professor at the College of Mechanical Engineering, Northeast Forestry University. He received a PhD in mechanical engineering from Harbin Engineering University in 2016. He is currently a youth committee member of the International Society for Bionic Engineering. His current research interests include wood bionics, smart materials, energy harvesting and plant wearables. He has published numerous papers in SCI Journals.
Wenlong Song, profrssor, College of Mechanical Engineering, Northeast Forestry University, China.
Wenlong Song is a professor at the College of Mechanical Engineering, Northeast Forestry University. He received his Ph.D. degree in mechanical engineering from Northeast Forestry University in 2008. His current research interests focus on plant information monitoring, forest resource processing, etc. He has published numerous papers in SCI Journals.
Summary
In nature, a variety of sustainable and renewable natural resources are available, including solar energy, green vegetation, fresh air, water, etc., which provide unprecedented support for the long-term reproduction of human civilization. By virtue of numerous well-orchestrated and crafted processes, algorithms, materials and designs acquired by biological evolution, nature has become great source of inspirations for mankind. Currently, interest is growing toward biomimetics triggered by observations of biological structures, such as plant, tree, insect, spider silk, etc. with the intention of harnessing functions in electrical, biological, chemical, mechanical and energy field. Emulating the unique combination of structural, compositional, and functional gradation in natural materials is exceptionally challenging. Evaluating the unique combination of process detail, structure, and functional gradation in natural materials is exceptionally challenging.
In this topic, we mainly focused on addressing major issues referring to the design, structure, functionalization of nature-inspired materials. The scope of this topic is to discuss the latest advances in terms of biomimetics inspired surface/structure design, nanomaterials/nanotechnology, functional polymers/applicaitons that highlight the current trends. The topic is also not limited to bionic ideas related to robotics, information, nerves, and brain science, etc. Through this special Issue, we hope to communicate about biomimetics innovative work as well as reflect its current hotspots, new challenges, and future perspectives.
Keywords
bionic design, nanomaterials, nanotechnology, functional polymers
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