Advances in Molecular Biomimetics

Abstract

Biomimetic material synthesis gained more interest in the recent years. Biomimetic material synthesis can be done by mimicking the natural processes to produce materials in a controlled manner. Biomimetic synthesis requires complete understanding of interactions behind the biomolecules and material surface. In this article, I describe the current progress in biomimetic synthesis in both experimental and simulations mode and classify this information in following perspectives: biomimetic system with template; progress in molecular simulations; materials development based on simulation; intelligent biomimetic system; and bioinspired systems. In addition, synthesis, simulations, principles and relationships are discussed, and the challenges and directions for further development are considered.