Bioinspired Polymers: Bridging Nature’s Ingenuity with Synthetic Innovation

This review delves into the cutting-edge field of bioinspired polymer composites, tackling the complex task of emulating nature’s efficiency in synthetic materials. The research is dedicated to creating materials that not only mirror the strength and resilience found in natural structures, such as s...

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Published in:Macromol 2024-06, Vol.4 (2), p.190-212
Main Authors: Omidian, Hossein, Babanejad, Niloofar
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
advanced manufacturing
bioinspired composites
Composite materials
Design
Dopamine
Drug delivery systems
Energy storage
Engineering
environmental engineering
Graphene
Hydrogels
Innovations
Ligands
Light emitting diodes
Materials science
Mechanical properties
multifunctional materials
Nanocomposites
Nanoparticles
Nature
Polymerization
Polymers
Protective coatings
Sustainability
Sustainable materials
Technological change
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Summary:This review delves into the cutting-edge field of bioinspired polymer composites, tackling the complex task of emulating nature’s efficiency in synthetic materials. The research is dedicated to creating materials that not only mirror the strength and resilience found in natural structures, such as spider silk and bone, but also prioritize environmental sustainability. The study explores several critical aspects, including the design of lightweight composites, the development of reversible adhesion methods that draw inspiration from nature, and the creation of high-performance sensing and actuation devices. Moreover, it addresses the push toward more eco-friendly material practices, such as ice mitigation techniques and sustainable surface engineering. The exploration of effective energy storage solutions and the progress in biomaterials for biomedical use points to a multidisciplinary approach to surpass the existing barriers in material science. This paper highlights the promise held by bioinspired polymer composites to fulfill the sophisticated needs of contemporary applications, highlighting the urgent call for innovative and sustainable advancements.
ISSN:2673-6209
2673-6209
DOI:10.3390/macromol4020010