Mesoporous SnO2 Nanowires: Synthesis and Ethanol Sensing Properties by Shan-Hong Li, Fang-Fang Meng, Zhong Chu, Tao Luo, Fu-Min Peng, Zhen Jin

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Revealing intra- and inter-container fruit quality heterogeneity within overseas refrigerated container shipments using a physics-based digital twin by Celine Verreydt, Tarl Berry, Leo Lukasse, Deniz Turan, Paul Cronje, Thijs Defraeye

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Synergistic grasp analysis: A cross-sectional exploration using a multi-sensory data glove by Subhash Pratap, Kazuaki Ito, Shyamanta M. Hazarika

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Damage evolution and toughening mechanism in brick-and-mortar structure: Essential role of interface thickness ratio by Tian Qiu, Chengyu Guan, Lihong Liang

“…These findings provide a reference and basis for future biomimetic material design.…”
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Review of Neurobiologically Based Mobile Robot Navigation System Research Performed Since 2000 by Peter J. Zeno, Sarosh Patel, Tarek M. Sobh

“…In an attempt to better understand how the navigation part of the brain works and to possibly create smarter and more reliable navigation systems, many papers have been written in the field of biomimetic systems. This paper presents a literature survey of state-of-the-art research performed since the year 2000 on rodent neurobiological and neurophysiologically based navigation systems that incorporate models of spatial awareness and navigation brain cells. …”
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Ligament Tissue Engineering and Its Potential Role in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction by E. W. Yates, A. Rupani, G. T. Foley, W. S. Khan, S. Cartmell, S. J. Anand

“…It offers an unlimited source of natural tissue substitutes and by using appropriate cells, biomimetic scaffolds, and advanced bioreactors, it is possible that tissue engineering could be implemented in the repair and regeneration of tissue such as bone, cartilage, tendon, and ligament. …”
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Management of Root Fracture: A Novel, Noninvasive Treatment Approach by M. S. Rangareddy, Archana Daga, Y. Vishnu Vardhan, M. Daneswari

“…During the recent years introduction of biomimetic materials has opened the horizon for saving these teeth. …”
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Application of Calcium Phosphate Materials in Dentistry by Jabr S. Al-Sanabani, Ahmed A. Madfa, Fadhel A. Al-Sanabani

“…Notable research is highlighted regarding (1) application of calcium phosphate into various fields in dentistry; (2) improving mechanical properties of calcium phosphate; (3) biomimetic process and functionally graded materials. …”
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From Blood to Therapy: The Revolutionary Application of Platelets in Cancer-Targeted Drug Delivery by Lijuan Xie, Fengxu Gan, Yun Hu, Yibin Zheng, Junshan Lan, Yuting Liu, Xiaofang Zhou, Jianyu Zheng, Xing Zhou, Jie Lou

“…Biomimetic nanodrug delivery systems based on cell membranes have emerged as a promising approach for targeted cancer therapy due to their biocompatibility and low immunogenicity. …”
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Self-Healing Materials Systems: Overview of Major Approaches and Recent Developed Technologies by B. Aïssa, D. Therriault, E. Haddad, W. Jamroz

“…Finally, a perspective on future self-healing approaches using this biomimetic technique is offered. The intention is to stimulate debate and reinforce the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in this exciting field.…”
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Measuring Antioxidant Activity in Bioorganic Samples by the Differential Oxygen Uptake Apparatus: Recent Advances by Riccardo Amorati, Andrea Baschieri, Luca Valgimigli

“…We show the operation principles and the utility of this instrumentation in the bioorganic laboratory, with regard to the recent advances in this field, ranging from the study of natural antioxidants in biomimetic system, to the use of substrates generating hydroperoxyl radicals, and to the evaluation of novel nanoantioxidants.…”
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Peristaltic Creeping Flow of Power Law Physiological Fluids through a Nonuniform Channel with Slip Effect by M. K. Chaube, D. Tripathi, O. Anwar Bég, Shashi Sharma, V. S. Pandey

“…It is also relevant to simulations of biomimetic pumps conveying hazardous materials, polymers, and so forth.…”
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Design, Fabrication, and Swimming Performance of a Free-Swimming Tuna-Mimetic Robot by Sayyed Farideddin Masoomi, Axel Haunholter, Dominic Merz, Stefanie Gutschmidt, XiaoQi Chen, Mathieu Sellier

“…Nevertheless, the University of Canterbury has developed its own tuna-like robot called UC-Ika 1 to investigate and to accordingly improve the swimming performance of the biomimetic swimming robots. In order to do so, the propulsion system of a tuna with respect to its thrust and resistive forces is studied. …”
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In Vitro Assay to Examine Osteoclast Resorptive Activity Under Estrogen Withdrawal by Cara Fiorino, Safia Omer, Nisha Gandhi, Rene Harrison

“…Here, we establish an in vitro model to investigate the effect of estrogen withdrawal on OCs derived from the mouse macrophage RAW 264.7 cell line in a bone biomimetic microenvironment. This simple and robust model can also be adapted to examine the effect of drugs and genetic factors influencing OC resorptive activity in addition to being compatible with fluorescent imaging.…”
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RETRACTED: Preparation and Analysis of Structured Color Janus Droplets Based on Microfluidic 3D Droplet Printing by Chuang Wu, Hanqi Jia, Haithm Yahya Mohammed Almuaalemi, A. S. M. Muhtasim Fuad Sohan, Binfeng Yin

“…This approach holds promising applications for optical devices, sensors, and biomimetic systems.…”
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Advances in 3D printed hydroxyapatite-collagen scaffolds in bone regeneration by CHENG Ziyang, HAN Xiaoyan, MAO Keming, LIU Laikui, LIANG Weiwei

“…Bone tissue engineering(BTE)is expected to be used as an autologous bone graft substitute for bone defects, and in the selection of BTE scaffold materials, collagen(Col) and hydroxyapatite(HA) have attracted attention due to their unique biomimetic advantages. Collagen/hydroxyapatite(CHA) composite scaffolds made by combining the two have been shown to have excellent biocompatibility and bone-enhancing potential in various in vitro, in vivo, and clinical studies. …”
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Evaluation of taste quality of Keemun congou black tea during ripening and the effect of this quality on antioxidant capacity and in vitro inhibition of α-amylase and α-glucosidase... by Wenjing Huang, Zhibin Ye, Yida Wu, Tianzi Yu, Wei Zhao, Zihao Qi, Yanqun Jiang, Qiuyan Liu, Guofu Lu, Jingming Ning

“…In this study, taste was quantitatively evaluated by using sensory and biomimetic electrodes and by employing metabolomic techniques. …”
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Advancements in the Use of Hydrogels for Regenerative Medicine: Properties and Biomedical Applications by Andrea Revete, Andrea Aparicio, Bruno A. Cisterna, Javier Revete, Luis Luis, Ernesto Ibarra, Edwin A. Segura González, Jay Molino, Diego Reginensi

“…Hydrogels can be used in tissue engineering to design scaffolds for three-dimensional cell culture, providing a novel alternative to the traditional two-dimensional cell culture as hydrogels have a three-dimensional biomimetic structure. This material property is crucial in regenerative medicine, especially for the nervous system, since it is a highly complex and delicate structure. …”
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Recent Progress of Fabrication of Cell Scaffold by Electrospinning Technique for Articular Cartilage Tissue Engineering by Yingge Zhou, Joanna Chyu, Mimi Zumwalt

“…The objective of this review paper is to review and discuss the recent trends of electrospinning strategies for cartilage tissue engineering, particularly the biomimetic, gradient, and 3D scaffolds, along with future prospects of potential clinical applications.…”
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The modification of conventional liposomes for targeted antimicrobial delivery to treat infectious diseases by Nnamdi Ikemefuna Okafor, Omobolanle Ayoyinka Omoteso, Yahya E. Choonara

“…An appraisal of immunological, stimuli-responsive, biomimetic and functionalized liposomes and other novel modifications to conventional liposomes is assimilated in sync with mutations of resistant pathogens.…”
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