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  • Biomimetic materials science
  • Separation science and technology

Background:

  • Separation is a critical process in biological systems.
  • Living systems exhibit remarkable separation capabilities, inspiring synthetic approaches.
  • Existing reviews lack a comprehensive overview of nature-inspired separation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive overview of nature-inspired separation technologies.
  • To summarize living systems with superior separation functions.
  • To highlight advancements in biomimetic separation materials and devices.

Main Methods:

  • Review of separation technology development.
  • Summary of natural separation mechanisms and structures.
  • Analysis of nature-inspired materials and devices.

Main Results:

  • Living systems offer diverse models for separation.
  • Nature-inspired materials demonstrate enhanced separation performance.
  • Integrated devices show promise for practical applications.

Conclusions:

  • Nature-inspired separation is a rapidly advancing field.
  • Future research should focus on physical/chemical design and stimulus regulation.
  • These technologies hold significant potential across multiple industries.