Biological Adhesives: From Biology to Biomimetics
A special issue of Biomimetics (ISSN 2313-7673). This special issue belongs to the section "Biomimetic Surfaces and Interfaces".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 November 2022) | Viewed by 31145
Special Issue Editors
Interests: locomotion behavior; zoology; morphology; gecko; reaction force; biomechanics; adhesion; soft climbing robots; trajectory planning; friction
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Interests: adhesion mechanism; cross-scale regulatory structure; climbing robots; legged locomotion; surface roughness; stability analysis; real-time systems; control in adhesion locomotion
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Interests: bionic adhesion robot; application of adhesion robot; functionalization; chemical synthesis; photocatalysis; heterojunction
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Interests: nanomaterials synthesis; material characterization; chemical vapor deposition; manufacture and application of micro/nano structure; intelligent adhesion structure; space environment
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Many natural organisms show advanced functional properties compared with modern machines. The research process from biology to biomimetics is to study, learn and imitate the excellent functions and characteristics of organisms, and then promote the development and application of science and technology. Due to the need for foraging and escaping, animals in nature have evolved feet with macro and micro sophisticated structures that form reliable adhesive contact with natural surfaces, as well as the ability to regulate adhesion ability. The high-performance biomimetic adhesion system is one of the keys for intelligent robots to achieve unobstructed full-space locomotion, which promotes basic research on the origin and mechanical properties of bioadhesion, inspiring biomimetic microstructure adhesive surfaces, adhesion mechanisms, climbing robots, etc. However, it is still extremely challenging that an in-depth understanding of bioadhesion systems and their translation into biomimetic designs and implementations by mimicking biological structures or behaviors. This Special Issue aims to collect the latest progress in the fields of biology/biomimetic adhesion/biomimetic micro-nano structure/bio-mechanism from different academic institutions, so as to promote the development and application of biomimetic adhesion.
In order to achieve the goal of combining basic research and applications, this Special Issue covers the topics range from bioadhesion mechanisms to biomimetic adhesion technologies, including, but not limited to, the following contents: adhesion mechanisms, adhesion mechanics models, biomimetic dry adhesion materials/structures, biomimetic adhesion units/mechanisms, bioinspired adhesion motion control, etc.
Dr. Zhouyi Wang
Dr. Xuan Wu
Dr. Saihua Jiang
Dr. Yang Li
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.
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
- bio-adhesion mechanism
- adhesion mechanics
- bio-inspired design principles of adhesion system
- bionic adhesive material/structure
- bionic adhesion robot
- control in adhesion locomotion
- application of bionic adhesion robot
Benefits of Publishing in a Special Issue
- Ease of navigation: Grouping papers by topic helps scholars navigate broad scope journals more efficiently.
- Greater discoverability: Special Issues support the reach and impact of scientific research. Articles in Special Issues are more discoverable and cited more frequently.
- Expansion of research network: Special Issues facilitate connections among authors, fostering scientific collaborations.
- External promotion: Articles in Special Issues are often promoted through the journal's social media, increasing their visibility.
- e-Book format: Special Issues with more than 10 articles can be published as dedicated e-books, ensuring wide and rapid dissemination.
Further information on MDPI's Special Issue polices can be found here.