Biomimetic Nanomaterials: Inorganic and Macromolecular structures, Catalytic Processes

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Bing Ni (Beijing Normal University, China) Zhicheng Zhang (Tianjin University, China)

Biomimetic Nanomaterials

Inorganic and Macromolecular structures, Catalytic Processes

Bing Ni (Beijing Normal University, China), Zhicheng Zhang (Tianjin University, China)

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Blackwell Verlag GmbH
24 September 2025

Physical chemistry; Biochemistry; Materials science

An accurate and authoritative discussion of the structure, fabrication, and applications of biomimetic materials

In Biomimetic Nanomaterials: Inorganic and Macromolecular Structures, Catalytic Processes, a team of distinguished researchers delivers an up-to-date discussion of select emerging topics in nature-inspired approaches to biomimetic nanomaterials. The authors focus on two core subjects: mimicking biological structures and replicating biological functions.

The book begins with an exploration of bio-inorganic structures and biomineralization processes, including biominerals and bio-inspired architectures like aerogels and chiral nanoparticles. It continues on to discuss biomacromolecule-based materials and synthetic mimics, as well as their structural and functional attributes. Finally, it covers bio-inspired functional materials, including nanozymes and catalytic systems for applications, like artificial photosynthesis, CO2 conversion, and N2 fixation.

Readers will also find:

A thorough introduction to the foundational concepts and the latest developments in biomimetic nanomaterials Comprehensive explorations of the latest applications of biomimetic nanomaterials, including artificial muscles, protective coatings, and catalytic processes Practical discussions of the structures of biomimetic inorganic nanomaterials, like biominerals, biomorphs, artificial plastic materials, and chiral nanoparticles Complete treatments of particularly remarkable uses of biomimetic materials, including water splitting catalysis nanozymes

Perfect for materials scientists, bioinorganic chemists, and biotechnologists, Biomimetic Nanomaterials will also benefit bioengineers, polymer chemists, and biochemists.

Edited by: Bing Ni (Beijing Normal University China), Zhicheng Zhang (Tianjin University, China)
Imprint: Blackwell Verlag GmbH
Country of Publication: Germany
Dimensions: Height: 244mm, Width: 170mm,
ISBN: 9783527354542
ISBN 10: 3527354549
Pages: 352
Publication Date: 24 September 2025
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

1 Introduction 2 Biominerals and biomineralization 3 Designing functional biomorphs 4 Biomimetic materials inspired by bone and tooth 5 Biomimetic Chiral Nanomaterials 6 Bio-macromolecular mimics 7 Advanced Wood-Based Bionic Materials 8 Bio-inspired multifunctional nanocellulose materials 9 Biomass-based materials for a circular economy 10 Biomimetic Aerogel 11 Mechanical Materials with Biomimetic Hierarchical Structures 12 Nanozyme 13 Photosynthesis and Photocatalytic Water Splitting 14 CO2 Conversion 15 Artificial N2 fixation

Bing Ni, PhD, is a Full Professor at Beijing Normal University. His research is focused on crystal growth mechanisms and electrocatalysis. Zhicheng Zhang, PhD, is a Professor at Tianjin University in China. His research is focused on the design and synthesis of functional metal-based nanomaterials and their applications in energy conversion and catalysis.