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The Application of Two-Dimensional Materials in Bioinspired Technologies
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The Application of Two-Dimensional Materials in Bioinspired Technologies

A special issue of Biomimetics (ISSN 2313-7673). This special issue belongs to the section "Biomimetics of Materials and Structures".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (29 February 2024) | Viewed by 4938

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Mohammad Karbalaei Akbari

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Department of Solid State Sciences, Faculty of Science, Ghent University, 9000 Ghent, Belgium
Interests: 2D semiconductors; 2D materials; photonic materials; atomic layer deposition; functional nanostructures; bioinspired technologies
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Dr. Zihan Wei

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Department of Physics, School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Nanjing Tech University, 30 Puzhu South Road, Pukou District, Nanjing 210009, China
Interests: two-dimensional materials; chemical and physical sensors; gas sensors; biosensors

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Two-dimensional (2D) materials have emerged as some of the most advanced categories of nanostructured materials for novel engineering and functional applications. These 2D nanostructures have shown outstanding and unprecedented physical–chemical properties owning to their atomic-scale dimensions, and electronic structures. The merit of 2D nanomaterials can be tailored into bioinspired systems to bring novel opportunities for the development of advanced technologies. Two-dimensional materials, as specific components of nanostructured systems, are unique sources of inspiration and constitute opportunities in the area of bioinspired technologies. The aim of this Special Issue is to bring together the most recent research studies from various areas of bioinspired technologies, which investigate how the application of 2D materials enables novel functional applications. Therefore, this issue may cover a wide range of topics, including the design and fabrication of novel devices, technologies and even systems that exploit the properties of 2D materials for bioinspired applications. Therefore, we wish to receive work on novel ideas in science and engineering, which provide an updated view of the current status of research on the rapidly growing field of 2D materials in bioinspired functional applications, including biocompatible structures, various types of physical and chemical sensors, biosensors, bioinspired electronics and photonics, artificial memories and synaptic systems, mechatronic systems, environmental technologies, biotechnologies, and any other novel study that includes the biomimetic synthesis of 2D materials or covers the application of 2D materials in bioinspired technologies. The present collection of papers, taking advantage of the open access format, is expected to provide a paradigm of the merit of two-dimensional materials for discovering new opportunities for improving current technologies. 

This Special Issue is divided into two main parts:

Part 1: Synthesis and fabrication of bioinspired technologies, systems or devices based on 2D materials, covering the topics related to the bioinspired synthesis of 2D structures, systems, and technologies. 

Part 2: Applications and characterization of bioinspired systems or devices developed on the basis of 2D materials.

Dr. Mohammad Karbalaei Akbari
Dr. Zihan Wei
Guest Editors

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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Biomimetics is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2200 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

Keywords

  • two-dimensional materials
  • bioinspired technology
  • synthesis and applications
  • bioinspired 2D materials

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Multicolor Hair Dyeing with Biocompatible Dark Polyphenol Complex-Integrated Shampoo with Reactive Oxygen Species Scavenging Activity
by Tae Min Kim, Hyun Jeong Won, Jun-Ho Yang, Hayeon Jo, A Hyeon Kim, Dohyun Nam, Seul Gi Kim, Eun-Jung Jin, Heung Jin Bae and Sung Young Park
Biomimetics 2023, 8(6), 469; https://doi.org/10.3390/biomimetics8060469 - 1 Oct 2023
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Hair dyeing has become a prevalent lifestyle trend, especially within the fashion industry. However, it possesses disadvantages, such as containing carcinogenic and toxic materials. In this study, we developed a biocompatible hair-dyeing technology using a shampoo with a dark polyphenol complex (DPC), referred [...] Read more.
Hair dyeing has become a prevalent lifestyle trend, especially within the fashion industry. However, it possesses disadvantages, such as containing carcinogenic and toxic materials. In this study, we developed a biocompatible hair-dyeing technology using a shampoo with a dark polyphenol complex (DPC), referred to as S-DPC. The DPC was formed from a mixture of gallic acid and [1,1′-biphenyl]-2,2′,4,4′,5,5′-hexol and used to enhance both the stability of the hair coating and its ability to scavenge reactive oxygen species (ROS). Colloidal DPC particles play a pivotal role in the coating process of various hair dyes, ensuring the uniform coloring of human hair through intermolecular interactions such as hydrogen bonding. Owing to the effect of a polyphenol complex on hair coating, we observed improved antistatic performance and enhanced mechanical strength, resulting in a substantial increase in elongation at the breaking point from 33.74% to 48.85%. The multicolor S-DPC exhibited antioxidant properties, as indicated by its ROS-scavenging ability, including 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl inhibition (87–89%), superoxide radical scavenging (84–87%), and hydroxyl radical scavenging (95–98%). Moreover, the in vitro analysis of the DPC revealed nearly 100% cell viability in live and dead assays, highlighting the remarkable biocompatibility of the DPC. Therefore, considering its effectiveness and safety, this biomaterial has considerable potential for applications in hair dyeing. Full article
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Efficient and Selective Oxygenation of Cycloalkanes and Alkyl Aromatics with Oxygen through Synergistic Catalysis of Bimetallic Active Centers in Two-Dimensional Metal-Organic Frameworks Based on Metalloporphyrins
by Xin-Yan Zhou, Bo Fu, Wen-Dong Jin, Xiong Wang, Ke-Ke Wang, Mei Wang, Yuan-Bin She and Hai-Min Shen
Biomimetics 2023, 8(3), 325; https://doi.org/10.3390/biomimetics8030325 - 21 Jul 2023
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Confined catalytic realms and synergistic catalysis sites were constructed using bimetallic active centers in two-dimensional metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) to achieve highly selective oxygenation of cycloalkanes and alkyl aromatics with oxygen towards partly oxygenated products. Every necessary characterization was carried out for all the [...] Read more.
Confined catalytic realms and synergistic catalysis sites were constructed using bimetallic active centers in two-dimensional metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) to achieve highly selective oxygenation of cycloalkanes and alkyl aromatics with oxygen towards partly oxygenated products. Every necessary characterization was carried out for all the two-dimensional MOFs. The selective oxygenation of cycloalkanes and alkyl aromatics with oxygen was accomplished with exceptional catalytic performance using two-dimensional MOF Co-TCPPNi as a catalyst. Employing Co-TCPPNi as a catalyst, both the conversion and selectivity were improved for all the hydrocarbons investigated. Less disordered autoxidation at mild conditions, inhibited free-radical diffusion by confined catalytic realms, and synergistic C–H bond oxygenation catalyzed by second metal center Ni employing oxygenation intermediate R–OOH as oxidant were the factors for the satisfying result of Co-TCPPNi as a catalyst. When homogeneous metalloporphyrin T(4-COOCH3)PPCo was replaced by Co-TCPPNi, the conversion in cyclohexane oxygenation was enhanced from 4.4% to 5.6%, and the selectivity of partly oxygenated products increased from 85.4% to 92.9%. The synergistic catalytic mechanisms were studied using EPR research, and a catalysis model was obtained for the oxygenation of C–H bonds with O2. This research offered a novel and essential reference for both the efficient and selective oxygenation of C–H bonds and other key chemical reactions involving free radicals. Full article
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Protection and Restoration of Damaged Hair via a Polyphenol Complex by Promoting Mechanical Strength, Antistatic, and Ultraviolet Protection Properties
by Hyun Jeong Won, Tae Min Kim, In-sook An, Heung Jin Bae and Sung Young Park
Biomimetics 2023, 8(3), 296; https://doi.org/10.3390/biomimetics8030296 - 9 Jul 2023
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In this study, we developed a hair-coating polyphenol complex (PPC) that showed ultraviolet (UV) protection properties, antistatic features, and the capability to enhance the mechanical strength of damaged hair. PPCs prepared with different ratios of tannic acid (TA), gallic acid (GA), and caffeic [...] Read more.
In this study, we developed a hair-coating polyphenol complex (PPC) that showed ultraviolet (UV) protection properties, antistatic features, and the capability to enhance the mechanical strength of damaged hair. PPCs prepared with different ratios of tannic acid (TA), gallic acid (GA), and caffeic acid (CA) simultaneously increased the self-recovery of damaged hair by protecting the cuticle. PPC prevented light from passing through the damaged hair during exposure to UV radiation. Moreover, surfaces coated with PPC1 (TA:GA:CA, 100:20:0.5) exhibited a higher conductivity than surfaces coated with PPCs with other ratios of TA, GA, and CA, with a resistance of 0.72 MΩ. This influenced the antistatic performance of the surface, which exhibited no electrical attraction after being subjected to an electrostatic force. Additionally, damaged hair exhibited a significant increase in durability and elasticity after coating with a PPC1-containing shampoo, with a tensile strain of up to 2.06× post-treatment, indicating the recovery of the damaged cuticle by the PPC complex. Furthermore, PPC1-containing shampoo prevented damage by scavenging excess reactive oxygen species in the hair. The combination effect promoted by the natural PPC offers new insights into hair treatment and paves the way for further exploration of hair restoration technology. Full article
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