During the 3.8 billion years of biological evolution, a multitude of functional principles has
been developed in all kingdoms of life enabling the sealing and healing of diverse types of …

Learning from living organisms has emerged from a mainly curiosity‐driven examination,
where helpful functions of biological structures have been copied, into systematic biomimetic …

Smart electronic devices are becoming ubiquitous due to many appealing attributes
including portability, long operational time, rechargeability and compatibility with the user …

Within the framework of a circular economy, we aim to efficiently use raw materials and
reduce waste generation. In this context, the longevity of biomimetic material systems can …

Self-healing fabrics respond to chemical and physical damage by restoring functional,
structural, and morphological features. We present a comprehensive review of textile hybrids …

Failures in high value, safety-critical, inaccessible, and productivity-critical systems is an
area of significant research interest. Despite advances in predictive and continuous …

Self-healing materials have become more and more interesting for the space industry, since
they can lead to the creation of space systems and structures able to repair autonomously …

Biomimetics is an interdisciplinary field of science that deals with the analysis and
systematic transfer of biological insights into technical applications. Moreover, the …

Damage and fatigue are ever-present facts of life. Given enough time, even the most robust
material, whether man-made or natural, succumbs to the deleterious effects of cracks …

Sustainable development is a global challenge addressed by the 2030 Agenda with
internationally adopted goals. The consideration of the three major sustainability strategies …