The Application of Polymers in Biomimetics

A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymer Applications".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2024 | Viewed by 1167

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1. Department of Chemical Engineering, Army Academy, Chung Li 32092, Taiwan
2. Center for General Education, Chung Yuan Christian University, Chung Li 32023, Taiwan
Interests: crystallization kinetics; polymer electrolytes; electrochemical sensing; biomimetic; antimicrobial coatings
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Dear Colleagues,

The advancement of polymer materials in the field of biomimetics is driving a wave of innovation in the scientific community. The development of these materials is deeply inspired by the structures and functions of biological entities found in nature. Self-healing materials, superhydrophobic surfaces, color-changing effects, and intelligent response characteristics are all products of mimicking the wondrous designs of the natural world, bringing new application possibilities to various industries. In the field of medicine, the application of polymer materials has already demonstrated their unique value. Polymer materials that mimic human tissue characteristics are being used in tissue engineering and drug delivery systems, offering more natural and effective treatment options. This is just one example among many fields, illustrating the broad application prospects of polymer materials. Therefore, we cordially invite experts and scholars with innovative technologies or unique insights in the fields of polymer materials and biomimetics to join our Special Issue, “The Application of Polymers in Biomimetics”, to share their research findings and perspectives. We eagerly await valuable submissions from your research team, such that we can jointly embark on a new chapter in the field of polymers in biomimetics.

Dr. Jiunn-Jer Hwang
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Keywords

  • self-healing materials
  • superhydrophobic and superhydrophilic surfaces
  • color-changing and optical properties
  • biomimetic adhesive
  • biomedical application
  • intelligent responsive materials
  • materials for biomimetic robotics

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Leaf on a Film: Mesoporous Silica-Based Epoxy Composites with Superhydrophobic Biomimetic Surface Structure as Anti-Corrosion and Anti-Biofilm Coatings
by Jiunn-Jer Hwang, Pei-Yu Chen, Kun-Hao Luo, Yung-Chin Wang, Ting-Ying Lai, Jolleen Natalie I. Balitaan, Shu-Rung Lin and Jui-Ming Yeh
Polymers 2024, 16(12), 1673; https://doi.org/10.3390/polym16121673 - 12 Jun 2024
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In this study, a series of amine-modified mesoporous silica (AMS)-based epoxy composites with superhydrophobic biomimetic structure surface of Xanthosoma sagittifolium leaves (XSLs) were prepared and applied as anti-corrosion and anti-biofilm coatings. Initially, the AMS was synthesized by the base-catalyzed sol–gel reaction of tetraethoxysilane [...] Read more.
In this study, a series of amine-modified mesoporous silica (AMS)-based epoxy composites with superhydrophobic biomimetic structure surface of Xanthosoma sagittifolium leaves (XSLs) were prepared and applied as anti-corrosion and anti-biofilm coatings. Initially, the AMS was synthesized by the base-catalyzed sol–gel reaction of tetraethoxysilane (TEOS) and triethoxysilane (APTES) through a non-surfactant templating route. Subsequently, a series of AMS-based epoxy composites were prepared by performing the ring-opening polymerization of DGEBA with T-403 in the presence of AMS spheres, followed by characterization through FTIR, TEM, and CA. Furthermore, a nano-casting technique with polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) as the soft template was utilized to transfer the surface pattern of natural XSLs to AMS-based epoxy composites, leading to the formation of AMS-based epoxy composites with biomimetic structure. From a hydrophilic CA of 69°, the surface of non-biomimetic epoxy significantly increased to 152° upon introducing XSL surface structure to the AMS-based epoxy composites. Based on the standard electrochemical anti-corrosion and anti-biofilm measurements, the superhydrophobic BEAMS3 composite was found to exhibit a remarkable anti-corrosion efficiency of ~99% and antimicrobial efficacy of 82% as compared to that of hydrophilic epoxy coatings. Full article
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