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Biomimetic Nanotechnology Vol. 3

Summary

Scientists are developing new technologies inspired by nature at extremely small scales to solve real-world problems. This collection showcases five innovative studies using mushrooms and plants to create nanoparticles, developing new treatments for heart disease, and creating smart materials that can detect harmful chemicals. These nature-inspired approaches are often safer, more sustainable, and more effective than traditional methods.

Background

Biomimetic nanotechnology draws inspiration from living systems and natural structures to develop advanced materials and devices at the nanoscale. This special issue compiles research articles exploring applications ranging from viral capsid formation to fungi-mediated nanoparticle synthesis and traditional medicine approaches.

Objective

To present a collection of research and review articles on biomimetic nanotechnology applications including self-assembly structures, nano-herbformulations for cardiovascular disease, fungi-mediated nanoparticle synthesis, and nanosensors for environmental monitoring.

Results

Articles demonstrate applications including self-folding structures inspired by biological systems, nano-herbformulations effective in cardiovascular disease treatment, fungi capability to synthesize various metallic nanoparticles with controlled properties, ZnO nanoparticles reducing gene expression in antibiotic-resistant bacteria, and sensitive detection of copper ions using molecular imprinting technology.

Conclusion

Biomimetic nanotechnology represents a rapidly growing interdisciplinary field with significant potential for medical, environmental, and materials science applications. Future directions include improved drug delivery systems, energy harvesting devices, sensitive biosensors, and sustainable materials production using ambient conditions and green chemistry approaches.
  • Published in:Biomimetics (Basel),
  • Study Type:Editorial Review Collection,
  • Source: PMID: 36975332, DOI: 10.3390/biomimetics8010102
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