Introduction to Biomimetics and Bioinspiration

Focusing on the innovative field of biomimetics, this textbook delves into materials and surfaces inspired by nature's designs. It showcases various examples, including self-cleaning mechanisms, antifouling properties, and low-drag surfaces modeled after shark skin. Key phenomena such as water purification, reversible adhesion inspired by geckos, and painless piercing techniques derived from mosquitoes are explored. The text emphasizes the durability and functionality of these materials, highlighting concepts like the Lotus Effect and superoleophobic surfaces.