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Everything about Biomimetics
Imitation of biological systems for the solving of human problems
Biomimetics or biomimicry is the replication of the models, systems, and elements of nature for the purpose of solving complex human problems. The terms "biomimetics" and "biomimicry" are derived from Ancient Greek: βίος (bios), life, and μίμησις (mīmēsis), imitation, from μιμεῖσθαι (mīmeisthai), to imitate, from μῖμος (mimos), actor. To combine the word to mean imitating life. A closely related field is bionics. Nanobiomimetics is the specialization of nanobiomimetics in the nanoscale. Wikipedia →
🧭 Start here: a 6-step reading path
- Read the overview: BiomimeticsA 5-minute orientation
- Skim a recent paper: Biogenic Fabrication of Silver Nanoparticles Using Calotropis procera Flower Extract with Enhanced Biomimetics AttributesInfluential work since 2022
- Pick up a classic book: Reflexive polymers and hydrogelsThe most-reprinted book on the subject
- Read the landmark paper: Molecular biomimetics: nanotechnology through biologyCited 1,469 times
- Go sideways: BioinspirationA closely related topic
- Go sideways: BionicsA closely related topic
📖 Definitions
Noun The study of the structure and function of living things as models for the creation of materials or products by reverse engineering.
🗂️ The subject at a glance
🏆 Landmark papers (most cited)
Molecular biomimetics: nanotechnology through biology
Biomedical Applications of Layer‐by‐Layer Assembly: From Biomimetics to Tissue Engineering
Biomimetics: lessons from nature–an overview
Biomimetics: its practice and theory
Multifunctional surface structures of plants: An inspiration for biomimetics
Dendritic Encapsulation of Function: Applying Nature's Site Isolation Principle from Biomimetics to Materials Science
Bone tissue engineering: A review in bone biomimetics and drug delivery strategies
Biomimetics of photonic nanostructures
🆕 Influential since 2022
Biogenic Fabrication of Silver Nanoparticles Using Calotropis procera Flower Extract with Enhanced Biomimetics Attributes
From Nature to Technology: Exploring the Potential of Plant-Based Materials and Modified Plants in Biomimetics, Bionics, and Green Innovations
Bioinspiration and biomimetics in marine robotics: a review on current applications and future trends
Bacteria-derived extracellular vesicles: endogenous roles, therapeutic potentials and their biomimetics for the treatment and prevention of sepsis
Recent progress on biopolymer-based food packaging films/edible coatings functionalized with catechol derivatives based on mussel biomimetics
📚 Books worth reading
Reflexive polymers and hydrogelsNobuhiko Yui, Kinam Park · 2004
Plenty of Room for Biology at the BottomEhud Gazit · 2007- 📕Handbook of Biomimetics and BioinspirationEsmaiel Jabbari, E. Jabbari · 2014
- 📕BiomimeticsMurugan Ramalingam, Xiumei Wang · 2013
Biomimetic, bioresponsive, and bioactive materialsMatteo Santin, Gary Phillips · 2012
Biomimetic MicroengineeringHyun Jung Kim · 2020
Bio-inspired artificial intelligenceDario Floreano · 2008- 📕NaturebotJames Barilla · 2021
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🔗 Related topics
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