Hierarchical Optimization of High-Performance Biomimetic and Bioinspired Membranes

Hierarchical roughness optimization for biomimetic superhydrophobic surfaces.

Superhydrophobic surfaces should have high contact angles (CA) with water and low contact angle hysteresis (CAH). High CA may be achieved by increasing surface roughness, while in order to have low CAH, superhydrophobic surfaces should be able to form a stable composite interface with air pockets between solid and liquid. Capillary waves, nanodroplets condensation, hydrophilic spots due to chem...

Biomimetic and Bioinspired Crystallization with Macromolecular Additives

Bioinspired and Biomimetic Self-Healing of Advanced Composite Materials

INTRODUCTION Conceptual inspiration from nature is not new, and many engineering approaches can be considered to have been inspired by observing natural systems. The healing potential and repair strategies of living organisms is increasingly of interest to designers seeking lower mass structures with increased service life who wish to progress from a conventional damage tolerance philosophy. Na...

Biomimetic and Bioinspired Anti-adhesive and Antimicrobial Surfaces

Macroand microfouling cause serious problems in many kinds of technical equipment. Consequently, there is great interest in the development of surfaces with anti-adhesive and antimicrobial properties. A range of surfaces with such properties exist in nature and artificial systems that mimic or are inspired by these natural systems could potentially be valuable technical surfaces. SmartMembranes...

Biomimetic and bioinspired materials for applications in biophotonics.