School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xiamen University of Technology, Xiamen, 361024, China.
State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, China.
Small. 2024 Nov;20(45):e2401859. doi: 10.1002/smll.202401859. Epub 2024 Jul 19.
Nature serves as an abundant wellspring of inspiration for crafting innovative adhesive materials. Extensive research is conducted on various complex forms of biological attachment, such as geckos, tree frogs, octopuses, and mussels. However, significant obstacles still exist in developing adhesive materials that truly replicate the behaviors and functionalities observed in living organisms. Here, an overview of biological organs, structures, and adhesive secretions endowed with adhesion capabilities, delving into the intricate relationship between their morphology and function, and potential for biomimicry are provided. First, the design principles and mechanisms of adhesion behavior and individual organ morphology in nature are summarized from the perspective of structural and size constraints. Subsequently, the value of engineered and bioinspired adhesive materials through selective application cases in practical fields is emphasized. Then, a forward-looking gaze on the conceivable challenges and associated opportunities in harnessing biomimetic strategies and biological materials for advancing adhesive material innovation is highlighted and cast.
大自然是创新型黏附材料的灵感源泉。人们对各种复杂形式的生物附着进行了广泛的研究，如壁虎、树蛙、章鱼和贻贝。然而，开发真正能复制生物体内观察到的行为和功能的黏附材料仍然存在很大的障碍。本文概述了具有黏附能力的生物器官、结构和黏附分泌物，探讨了它们的形态和功能之间的复杂关系，以及仿生学的潜力。首先，从结构和尺寸约束的角度总结了自然界中黏附行为和单个器官形态的设计原则和机制。随后，通过在实际领域中选择应用案例，强调了工程和仿生黏附材料的价值。然后，前瞻性地探讨了利用仿生策略和生物材料来推动黏附材料创新所面临的挑战和潜在机遇。
