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Modeling and Simulation Techniques for Product Design via Biomimicry—Research and Developments

A special issue of Biomimetics (ISSN 2313-7673). This special issue belongs to the section "Biomimetic Design, Constructions and Devices".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 October 2024 | Viewed by 2691

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Prof. Dr. Ioannis Sarris

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Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of West Attica, 12244 Athens, Greece
Interests: magnetohydrodynamics; turbulence; nanofluids; convective heat transfer; biological flows
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Prof. Dr. Andrea Ehrmann

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Faculty of Engineering and Mathematics, Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences, Interaktion 1, 33619 Bielefeld, Germany
Interests: magnetism; spintronics; optics; biopolymers; electrospinning; dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs); smart textiles
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Dr. Tatjana Spahiu

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Textile and Fashion Department, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Polytechnic University of Tirana, Tirana, Albania
Interests: CAD-based manufacturing; CAD/CAM/CAE; manufacturing and machining in the fashion industry; reverse engineering and prototyping of garments and footwear
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

The environmental issues caused by various industries need to be regulated or overcome. Due to the waste generated during production or the product life cycle, the fashion industry has been focused on sustainability in recent years. Product recycling presents a good alternative for the fashion industry. Innovations in recent years have focused on sustainable solutions with regard to biomimicry, which mimics the design and production of goods based on nature. The intelligence of nature serves as a bank of ideas. These ideas are better developed through the use of advanced technologies. Biomimicry is an applied science in which the combination of smart design and materials confers innovative functionalities and represents the basis of remarkable innovations.

This Special Issue welcomes the submission of research that addresses various product developments focused on the incorporation of biomimicry, particularly with regard to the design, materials and processes able to improve or innovate their functionality. Research on the modelling and simulation techniques used for product design will garner increased attention regarding the application of biomimicry as a means to achieve sustainability.

Prof. Dr. Ioannis Sarris
Prof. Dr. Andrea Ehrmann
Dr. Tatjana Spahiu
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Keywords

  • modelling
  • simulation
  • smart materials
  • product design

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The Bioinspired Prosumer—Interactions between Bioinspired Design Methods in the Prosumer Scope
by Ignacio López-Forniés, Laura Asión-Suñer and Alba Sarvisé-Biec
Biomimetics 2024, 9(9), 539; https://doi.org/10.3390/biomimetics9090539 - 6 Sep 2024
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The emergence of prosumers, who actively participate in designing and producing goods, has generated a growing interest in homemade products. Factors such as design methods, component reuse, or digital fabrication empower prosumer designers to realize their ideas. Although there are cases of bioinspired [...] Read more.
The emergence of prosumers, who actively participate in designing and producing goods, has generated a growing interest in homemade products. Factors such as design methods, component reuse, or digital fabrication empower prosumer designers to realize their ideas. Although there are cases of bioinspired products manufactured by prosumers, the interactions between bioinspired design methods in the prosumer field have not been addressed from an academic point of view. This article presents a case that combines bioinspired design methods with prosumer characteristics from the perspective of a designer who uses biological research results whilst acting as a prosumer. The proposal is to see whether working on a small scale, without the need for biomimetics experts, and independently, as a prosumer, is feasible and valuable. As a result, a bicycle flashlight is designed with a microgenerator bioinspired by the geometry of samara seeds, and is tested in a wind tunnel. This case shows that the integration of a bioinspired design in prosumer contexts poses unique challenges and requires a multidisciplinary approach. Furthermore, the application of a bioinspired approach in this case has not only provided a certain level of novelty to the final product, but has also improved its efficiency and reduced its financial expenditure. Full article
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Machine Learning Assists in the Design and Application of Microneedles
by Wenqing He, Suixiu Kong, Rumin Lin, Yuanting Xie, Shanshan Zheng, Ziyu Yin, Xin Huang, Lei Su and Xueji Zhang
Biomimetics 2024, 9(8), 469; https://doi.org/10.3390/biomimetics9080469 - 2 Aug 2024
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Microneedles (MNs), characterized by their micron-sized sharp tips, can painlessly penetrate the skin and have shown significant potential in disease treatment and biosensing. With the development of artificial intelligence (AI), the design and application of MNs have experienced substantial innovation aided by machine [...] Read more.
Microneedles (MNs), characterized by their micron-sized sharp tips, can painlessly penetrate the skin and have shown significant potential in disease treatment and biosensing. With the development of artificial intelligence (AI), the design and application of MNs have experienced substantial innovation aided by machine learning (ML). This review begins with a brief introduction to the concept of ML and its current stage of development. Subsequently, the design principles and fabrication methods of MNs are explored, demonstrating the critical role of ML in optimizing their design and preparation. Integration between ML and the applications of MNs in therapy and sensing were further discussed. Finally, we outline the challenges and prospects of machine learning-assisted MN technology, aiming to advance its practical application and development in the field of smart diagnosis and treatment. Full article
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