Biomimetics of Biointerfaces
Biointerphases is soliciting articles, reviews, and tutorials for publication in a Special Topic Collection focusing on biomimetics of biointerfaces. The Collection will include methodological advances for quantitative and qualitative characterization of surfaces in animals, plants, and microorganisms; biomimetic surface designs; and bio-inspired materials. Topics will range from understanding the surface morphology and chemistry of functional surfaces and tissue in animals, plants, and microorganisms using advanced spectroscopy and microscopy to the synthesis of new functional materials and surfaces inspired by Nature.
Topics covered include, but are not limited to:
- Advancements of techniques and methods studying animal surface chemistry and morphology
- Bio-adhesion by glues, adhesive surfaces and attachment devices
- Anti-adhesive surfaces
- Studies of animal surfaces with enhanced or reduced friction
- Bio-inspired non-fouling and liquid repelling surfaces
- Biological electronics in bacteria and plants
- Biomimetic designs of engineering and biomedical surfaces
- Review articles
Associate Editor
Tobias Weidner, Aarhus University, Denmark
Guest Editors
Stanislav Gorb, Kiel University, Germany
Joe Baio, Oregon State University, USA