Bio-Inspired Materials and Structures

Focusing on materials inspired by biological systems, this cluster examines innovative structures and functions in fibers, such as those derived from natural organisms. Key themes include applications of chitin, chitosan, and biomimetic designs.

bio-inspired materials
fiber technology
biomimicry
natural structures
chitin
chitosan
rubber materials

100,580 papers

Parent topic: Health and Material Development

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Papers Over Time

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Top Papers

Structural Absorption By Barbule Microstructures Of Super Black Bird Of Paradise Feathers

2018 · 7,151 citations

A Review Of Chitin And Chitosan Applications

2000 · 4,770 citations

Rubber Hands ‘Feel’ Touch That Eyes See

1998 · 3,402 citations

The Elasticity And Strength Of Paper And Other Fibrous Materials

1952 · 2,882 citations

Materials Fabrication From Bombyx Mori Silk Fibroin

2011 · 2,461 citations

The Effect Of Processing Variables On The Morphology Of Electrospun Nanofibers And Textiles

2001 · 2,375 citations

Natural Fibres: Can They Replace Glass In Fibre Reinforced Plastics?

2003 · 2,103 citations

Review: Current International Research Into Cellulose Nanofibres And Nanocomposites

2010 · 2,049 citations

Pursuing Prosthetic Electronic Skin

2016 · 2,043 citations

Wearable Electronics And Smart Textiles: A Critical Review

2014 · 1,634 citations

Applications And Societal Benefits Of Plastics

2009 · 1,614 citations

Nanoparticle Silver Released Into Water From Commercially Available Sock Fabrics

2008 · 1,494 citations

Stretchable, Porous, And Conductive Energy Textiles

2010 · 1,411 citations

Release Of Synthetic Microplastic Plastic Fibres From Domestic Washing Machines: Effects Of Fabric Type And Washing Conditions

2016 · 1,172 citations

An Infrared Investigation In Relation With Chitin And Chitosan Characterization

2001 · 1,112 citations

A First Overview Of Textile Fibers, Including Microplastics, In Indoor And Outdoor Environments

2017 · 1,106 citations

Tactile Sensibility In The Human Hand: Relative And Absolute Densities Of Four Types Of Mechanoreceptive Units In Glabrous Skin.

1979 · 1,088 citations

Production And Modification Of Nanofibrillated Cellulose Using Various Mechanical Processes: A Review

2014 · 1,076 citations

Anthropogenic Debris In Seafood: Plastic Debris And Fibers From Textiles In Fish And Bivalves Sold For Human Consumption

2015 · 1,075 citations

A Review Of The Recent Developments In Biocomposites Based On Natural Fibres And Their Application Perspectives

2015 · 1,068 citations