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Complex multifunctional nano structured materials with peculiar and specially designed electrical, magnetic, electrochemical, bioresponsive and structural properties resulting from bio inspired processing routes are stimulating growing research as they involve such diverse areas as molecular recognition and self assembly, self healing, hierarchical patterning, biotemplating and microorganisms-mediated materials synthesis.
This session will cover topics such as: i. Self-assembly, mineralization and hierarchical organization; ii. Hybrid structures and living materials; iii. Structure and mechanics of bioinspired materials; iv. Bioinspired functional surfaces; v. Bioinspired materials for biomedical applications; vi. Application and performance of bioinspired materials.