Biomimetics: bioinspired hierarchical-structured surfaces for green science and technology

Introduction

Roughness-induced superliquiphilic/phobic surfaces: wetting states and lessons from living nature

Modeling of contact angle for a liquid in contact with a rough surface for various wetting regimes

Plant leaf surfaces in living nature

Nanofabrication techniques used for superhydrophobic surfaces

Strategies for micropatterned, nanopatterned, and hierarchically structured lotus-like surfaces

Fabrication and characterization of mechanically durable superhydrophobic surfaces

Fabrication and characterization of micropatterned structures inspired by Salvinia molesta

Characterization of rose petals and fabrication and characterization of superhydrophobic surfaces with high and low adhesion

Strategies for superliquiphobic/philic surfaces

Adaptable fabrication techniques for mechanically durable superliquiphobic surfaces

Fabrication and characterization of mechanically durable superliquiphobic surfaces

Shark skin surface for fluid-drag reduction in turbulent flow

Skimmer bird beak (Rynchops) surface for fluid-drag reduction in turbulent flow

Rice leaf and butterfly wing effect

Bio- and inorganic fouling

Bioinspired strategies for water collection and water purification

Role of liquid repellency on fluid slip, fluid drag, and formation of nanobubbles

Gecko adhesion

Insects locomotion, piercing, sucking and stinging mechanisms

Structure and mechanical properties of nacre

Self-healing materials and defense mechanisms

Outlook.