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  • Biomimetics
  • Engineering

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  • Modern materials design seeks multifunctionality by integrating diverse structures.
  • Biological organisms achieve complex functions from limited materials.
  • This review explores natural systems and biomimetic examples.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight multiscale structural and functional integration in nature.
  • To identify bio-inspired solutions for engineering challenges.
  • To discuss the potential of biomimicry in various fields.

Main Methods:

  • Review of natural organisms and materials.
  • Analysis of structural and functional integration.
  • Comparison of natural systems with biomimetic designs.

Main Results:

  • Inspiration for aerospace materials from mantis shrimp and ironclad beetles.
  • Potential for living materials from cyanobacteria for space exploration.
  • Insights for soft robotics from spider silk, mussels, and chameleons.
  • Applications in medical fields from mussel and gecko adhesion.

Conclusions:

  • Integration of structure and function is key for material innovation.
  • Biomimicry offers a pathway to advanced engineering solutions.
  • Gaps exist between current biomimetic designs and natural systems.