Bio‐Inspired Nanospiky Metal Particles Enable Thin, Flexible, and Thermo‐Responsive Polymer Nanocomposites for Thermal Regulation
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DOI: 10.1002/adfm.201910328
Abstract: Safety issues remain a major obstacle toward large‐scale applications of high‐energy lithium‐ion batteries. Embedding thermo‐responsive polymer switching materials (TRPS) into batteries is a potential strategy to prevent thermal runaway, which is a major cause of… read more here.
Keywords: responsive polymer; polymer; polymer nanocomposites; bio inspired ... See more keywords
Bio‐Inspired Sb2S3 Memristors Supporting Dual‐Mode Operation via Self‐Regulating Transport Pathways for All‐in‐one Neuromorphic Perception and Computation
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DOI: 10.1002/adfm.202510212
Abstract: The brain‐inspired dual‐mode memristor integrates analog conductance modulation and digital threshold switching, enabling dynamic adaptability and real‐time responses in a single‐device architecture for further all‐in‐one neuromorphic computing. Antimony sulfide (Sb2S3) exhibits unique electronic and optical… read more here.
Keywords: dual mode; bio inspired; sb2s3 memristors; mode ... See more keywords
From Snapshot to Movie: Visualizing Native Silk Spinning Defines the Paradigm for Bio‐Inspired Spinning
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DOI: 10.1002/adfm.202511413
Abstract: Biomimetic spinning mimics natural filament formation by inducing stress‐driven fibrillation of protein molecules into nano‐filament bundles. Silk proteins, like fibroin or spidroin, have inspired analogues such as liquid crystals or micelles for spinning feedstocks. However,… read more here.
Keywords: bio inspired; silk; movie visualizing; visualizing native ... See more keywords
Smart, Bio‐Inspired Polymers and Bio‐Based Molecules Modified by Zwitterionic Motifs to Design Next‐Generation Materials for Medical Applications
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DOI: 10.1002/adfm.202513765
Abstract: In philosophy, yin and yang symbolize opposing and simultaneously correlated forces. This pre‐defined scenario occurs in nature as well, e.g., for zwitterionic materials. Both charges, either positive or negative, act individually, and it is not… read more here.
Keywords: medical applications; inspired polymers; bio inspired; zwitterionic motifs ... See more keywords
Bio‐Inspired Nanoarchitected LiFePO 4 Cathodes
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DOI: 10.1002/adfm.202522469
Abstract: A biologically inspired strategy for the synthesis of Li‐ion materials uses polyacrylic acid (PAA), which serves a similar function as acidic polypeptides that regulate nucleation and growth phenomena in many biologically mineralized structures. This bio‐inspired… read more here.
Keywords: bio inspired; nanoarchitected lifepo; lifepo cathodes; inspired nanoarchitected ... See more keywords
Bio‐Inspired Synthetic Hydrogen‐Bonded Organic Frameworks for Efficient Proton Conduction
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DOI: 10.1002/adma.202208625
Abstract: Hydrogen‐bonded organic frameworks (HOFs) are a rising class of promising proton‐conducting materials. However, they always suffer from the inherent contradiction between chemical stability and proton conduction. Herein, inspired by the self‐assembly of lipid bilayer membranes,… read more here.
Keywords: bio inspired; proton conduction; bonded organic; organic frameworks ... See more keywords
Bio‐Inspired Nanoengineered Wood for Scalable Monolithic Gas Sensor Fabrication
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DOI: 10.1002/adma.202507829
Abstract: Insects exhibit exceptional olfactory abilities due to the synergistic interaction between porous sensilla and sensory receptors, optimizing gas transmission and capture. Inspired by this, a scalable structure of WS2‐functionalized nanoengineered wood (WS2‐NEW) for bio‐inspired gas… read more here.
Keywords: bio inspired; sensor; ws2 new; wood ... See more keywords
Bio‐Inspired Instability‐Induced Hierarchical Patterns Having Tunable Anisotropic Wetting Properties
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DOI: 10.1002/admi.202300039
Abstract: This paper introduces a method for the bottom‐up fabrication of bio‐inspired hierarchical patterns having tunable anisotropic wetting properties. The method exploits the surface instability of bilayers comprising a gold nanofilm attached to a substantially prestretched… read more here.
Keywords: bio inspired; anisotropic wetting; instability; wetting properties ... See more keywords
Bio‐Inspired Giant Refractive Index Gradient Lenses Based on Ionic Polymers
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DOI: 10.1002/adom.202402488
Abstract: Transparent polymers are low‐cost, light, and flexible, making them prospective for a plethora of applications. Still, their usage in photonics is impeded by a low refractive index, usually less than 1.7. In this work, an… read more here.
Keywords: bio inspired; index; inspired giant; giant refractive ... See more keywords
Bio‐Inspired Soft Grippers Based on Impactive Gripping
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DOI: 10.1002/advs.202002017
Abstract: Abstract Grasping and manipulation are fundamental ways for many creatures to interact with their environments. Different morphologies and grasping methods of “grippers” are highly evolved to adapt to harsh survival conditions. For example, human hands… read more here.
Keywords: grippers based; impactive gripping; bio inspired; based impactive ... See more keywords
Spider‐Web and Ant‐Tentacle Doubly Bio‐Inspired Multifunctional Self‐Powered Electronic Skin with Hierarchical Nanostructure
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DOI: 10.1002/advs.202004377
Abstract: Abstract For the practical applications of wearable electronic skin (e‐skin), the multifunctional, self‐powered, biodegradable, biocompatible, and breathable materials are needed to be assessed and tailored simultaneously. Integration of these features in flexible e‐skin is highly… read more here.
Keywords: spider web; bio inspired; electronic skin; skin ... See more keywords