Bioinspired Sensors and Sensing Materials

Dear Colleagues,

Natural systems serve as invaluable models for numerous applications, with all biological systems inherently capable of sensing, reacting, regulating, growing, regenerating, and healing. Consequently, they may be regarded as living blueprints that inspire the development of innovative sensors and sensing materials. However, a deep understanding of the physical and biological limitations of these systems is essential for the successful incorporation of these biological principles into new technologies. Drawing on the evolutionary advancements of living organisms, it is possible to devise novel sensors and sensing materials in a way that is both sustainable and environmentally friendly.

This Special Issue is dedicated to exploring biological strategies that have inspired, or have the potential to inspire, the design of new sensors and sensing materials. These designs aim to manage environmental factors, such as humidity, temperature, CO₂ level, pressure, precipitation, wind speed and direction, and UV radiation and light, in addition to capturing and filtering pollutants and toxins, among other functionalities.

Furthermore, this Special Issue aims to summarize state-of-the-art advancements in bioinspired sensing and actuating materials by analyzing their design and exploring their diverse applications. It also seeks to provide insights into the challenges and future directions of these innovative systems.

Dr. Anna Sandak
Guest Editor

Dr. Wojciech Pajerski
Guest Editor Assistant

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• artificial vision
• electronic nose
• multifunctional sensors
• nanobiosensors
• molecular electronics
• lab-an-a-chip systems
• stimuli-responsive and shape memory materials
• sensing and actuating materials
• engineered living materials
• bioinspired signal processing