Nature-Inspired 3D Printing: Engineering Tomorrow’s Functional Structures and Materials
A special issue of Biomimetics (ISSN 2313-7673). This special issue belongs to the section "Biomimetics of Materials and Structures".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2025 | Viewed by 55
Special Issue Editors
Interests: bioinspired 3D printing; additive manufacturing; micro- and nano-fabrication; multifunctional composites; energy harvesting and wearable sensors; surface/interface structures
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Interests: biomimetic additive manufacturing (3D printing); bioinspired material and structure design; physical field assisted vat photopolymerization; multimaterial and multiscale manufacturing of metals, ceramics, and composites
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Interests: advanced manufacturing; process–structure–property relationship; additive manufacturing; functional materials; composite manufacturing; multiscale manufacturing; process control and optimization; bioinspired design
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The rapid advancements in 3D printing technology have opened up new frontiers in various fields, including bioinspired design, advanced materials and functional devices. The intersection of bioinspired design and 3D printing has emerged as a transformative field, offering innovative solutions to a myriad of engineering challenges, resulting in more efficient, sustainable and resilient materials. By emulating the complex and efficient structures and material systems found in nature, researchers and engineers can create advanced materials and devices with unparalleled performance and multiple functionalities. This Special Issue aims to showcase pioneering research and applications that highlight the potential of bioinspired 3D printing to revolutionize various industries. The goal is to present the latest breakthroughs in 3D printing technology and foster interdisciplinary collaborations among researchers from different areas such as manufacturing, biology, materials science and computer science.
Additionally, this Special Issue will address the current challenges in the development and implementation of bioinspired 3D-printed structures, such as material selection, design optimization, advanced process development and scalability. We aim to demonstrate the real-world impact of bioinspired 3D printing through practical applications and case studies, while also envisioning future research directions and technological advancements that could drive the field forward. By examining key topics such as bioinspired design principles, material innovation, performance evaluation and sustainability, this Special Issue seeks to provide a comprehensive overview of the state of the art in bioinspired 3D printing for the development of next-generation materials and structures.
Dr. Yang Yang
Dr. Xiangjia Li
Dr. Ketki M. Lichade
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- bioinspired design
- 3D printing technologies
- biomimetic structures
- advanced materials
- engineering applications
- hybrid manufacturing with 3D printing
- sustainable manufacturing
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