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Bioinspired 2D Nanomaterials for Sustainable Applications
Yuanwen Zhang1, Jun Mei1, Cheng Yan1
1School of Chemistry Physics and Mechanical Engineering, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), 2 George Street, Brisbane, QLD, 4001, Australia.
Advanced Materials (Deerfield Beach, Fla.)
|July 3, 2019
Summary
Scientists are developing bioinspired 2D nanomaterials by learning from nature. These advanced materials show promise for sustainable energy and environmental technologies, offering extraordinary properties and functions.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Nanotechnology
- Biomimetics
Background:
- Growing demand for ecological civilization and sustainable development drives innovation in bioinspired materials.
- Nature-inspired designs offer unique properties and functions, especially when combined with 2D nanomaterials.
- Significant advancements have been made in bioinspired 2D nanomaterials over the last decade.
Purpose of the Study:
- To summarize progress in bioinspired 2D photonic structures, energy nanomaterials, and superwetting materials.
- To highlight achievements in bioinspired 2D nanomaterials and technologies.
- To discuss challenges and opportunities in developing these materials for sustainable applications.
Main Methods:
- Review of scientific literature over the past decade.
- Focus on bioinspired 2D photonic structures.
- Analysis of bioinspired energy nanomaterials and superwetting materials.
Main Results:
- Significant achievements in bioinspired 2D photonic structures, energy nanomaterials, and superwetting materials.
- Demonstration of novel materials with extraordinary properties derived from natural species.
- Progress in applying these materials to sustainable energy and environmental technologies.
Conclusions:
- Bioinspired 2D nanomaterials offer substantial potential for sustainable energy and environmental solutions.
- Continued research is needed to overcome challenges and capitalize on opportunities in this field.
- The integration of science and nature through bioinspired materials is crucial for future technological advancements.
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