Biomimetics—Prospects and Developments

Gebeshuber, Ille C.

doi:10.3390/biomimetics7010029

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“…The goal of experts in the field of biomimetics is to study, abstract, and transfer biological principles from nature into engineering, architecture, or art, resulting in the creation of products and processes that are sustainable [52]. Badarnah and Kadri [53] enumerate two main approaches to biomimetic design: the problem-based approach, which seeks a solution from nature to solve a problem; and the solution-based approach, inspired through the observation of nature to produce a technological design.…”

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confidence: 99%

Amphibious Architecture: A Biomimetic Design Approach to Flood Resilience

Ameh,

Badarnah,

Lamond

2024

Sustainability

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Amphibious buildings use the buoyancy principle in the design of their foundation systems to mitigate flood impact. In some cases, amphibious buildings are fitted with mechanical systems that further aid the buoyancy element to temporarily raise the building and guide its descent to natural ground level. These mechanical systems require external operation, preventing the amphibious building from passively responding during flood events as is one of the requirements of a robust flood mitigation measure. Additionally, buildings in flood environments are often left with stains on the exterior facade from floodwater contamination from sewage and chemicals, among others. This paper distinguishes three main components of an amphibious foundation: the buoyancy element, vertical guidance post, and structural sub-frame, and discusses their functionality. The natural world provides solutions to tackling environmental issues such as flooding. When systematically studied and transferred, nature can inspire innovative ideas for functional and sustainable designs for the built environments. Although there are many existing designs and a small number of constructed amphibious buildings, there are very few studies that discuss how the designs are derived, and even fewer on a framework emulating natural systems for transfer into amphibious building design. In that context, this research uses the biomimetic transfer process to abstract relevant biological systems, illustrating their potential for transfer into amphibious foundation design. The aim is to understand how these biological systems passively and continuously respond and adapt to their environment. Organisms such as the Venus flower basket, giant kelp, and red mangrove, among others, are discussed, to understand how they perform the identified functions. The steps of the biomimetic transfer process are used to integrate functions of amphibious buildings and processes of the studied biological systems. The final output of this paper is a discussion of the ways in which these derived relationships can be adopted in amphibious building design.

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Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Amphibious Architecture: A Biomimetic Design Approach to Flood Resilience

Ameh,

Badarnah,

Lamond

2024

Sustainability

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“…Unexpected outcomes may arise from integrating novel materials into biomimetic designs [ 59 , 60 , 61 ]. These results need to be carefully examined and comprehended since they can indicate new applications for the materials or unforeseen limitations of the designs.…”

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Bio-Inspired Nanomaterials for Micro/Nanodevices: A New Era in Biomedical Applications

Harun-Ur-Rashid,

Jahan,

Foyez

et al. 2023

Micromachines

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Exploring bio-inspired nanomaterials (BINMs) and incorporating them into micro/nanodevices represent a significant development in biomedical applications. Nanomaterials, engineered to imitate biological structures and processes, exhibit distinctive attributes such as exceptional biocompatibility, multifunctionality, and unparalleled versatility. The utilization of BINMs demonstrates significant potential in diverse domains of biomedical micro/nanodevices, encompassing biosensors, targeted drug delivery systems, and advanced tissue engineering constructs. This article thoroughly examines the development and distinctive attributes of various BINMs, including those originating from proteins, DNA, and biomimetic polymers. Significant attention is directed toward incorporating these entities into micro/nanodevices and the subsequent biomedical ramifications that arise. This review explores biomimicry’s structure–function correlations. Synthesis mosaics include bioprocesses, biomolecules, and natural structures. These nanomaterials’ interfaces use biomimetic functionalization and geometric adaptations, transforming drug delivery, nanobiosensing, bio-inspired organ-on-chip systems, cancer-on-chip models, wound healing dressing mats, and antimicrobial surfaces. It provides an in-depth analysis of the existing challenges and proposes prospective strategies to improve the efficiency, performance, and reliability of these devices. Furthermore, this study offers a forward-thinking viewpoint highlighting potential avenues for future exploration and advancement. The objective is to effectively utilize and maximize the application of BINMs in the progression of biomedical micro/nanodevices, thereby propelling this rapidly developing field toward its promising future.

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“…Specifically, there has been a lot of interest in creating novel materials termed " Engineering Living Materials" [5]. This approach needs novel ways of thinking to create materials and processes, with strong interdisciplinary interactions [6]. Biomimetics brings in scientists from various disciplines in combination with business people to develop products with functional and economic viability [7].…”

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confidence: 99%

Fungi-based Biomimetic Approach to Address Plastic Pollution: A Developing Nation's Perspective

kundanati¹

2022

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Plastic waste management has become a major problem in the present times, and many countries are struggling to deal with it. The situation has become a crisis in developing nations due to a lack of proper waste management, resources, technology, and political will. The extensive usage of foam-based packaging materials such as Styrofoam as a secondary packaging material has led to environmental pollution both in land and water, in developing countries. It is important to address this problem using a sustainable approach such as biomimetic manufacturing. One such solution that is present in developed nations is mycelium-based packaging, wherein the agricultural and industrial-based cellulose waste is converted into a biocomposite with the help of a fungi root network. Such a process has the potential to convert biomass into useful products but also has an indirect effect on pollution reduction by eliminating stubble burning in nations like India. In this review, we examine the details of the manufacturing process, properties, advantages, and limitations of such composite materials. A comparison of the present status of such materials produced in the market by some of the companies across the world is presented. Finally, the challenges involved with such materials and the future directions are discussed.

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Biomimetics—Prospects and Developments

Abstract: Since its inaugural issue published in 2016, the scientific journal Biomimetics (ISSN 2313-7673), published by MDPI, has developed into a robust scientific journal that is appreciated in the field [...]

Cited by 5 publications

References 28 publications

Amphibious Architecture: A Biomimetic Design Approach to Flood Resilience

Amphibious Architecture: A Biomimetic Design Approach to Flood Resilience

Bio-Inspired Nanomaterials for Micro/Nanodevices: A New Era in Biomedical Applications

Fungi-based Biomimetic Approach to Address Plastic Pollution: A Developing Nation's Perspective

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