This book delves into the intricate structure-property-process relationship of biomaterials from dual perspectives of engineering and biomedical applications, highlighting the potential of bio-inspired materials and their diverse applications. It presents a myriad of naturally occurring materials with exceptional physical and mechanical properties, emphasizing the benefits of employing a cross-disciplinary approach to materials design through bio-inspiration.

Divided into three comprehensive parts, the book covers a wide array of topics. Part One explores conventional material properties such as strength, toughness, hardness, wear resistance, impact resistance, self-healing, adhesion, and adaptive morphing. Part Two discusses functional materials with unique capabilities including self-cleaning surfaces, stimuli-responsive properties, structural colors, anti-reflective materials, catalytic substances for clean energy conversion and storage, and more.

Part Three delves into the mimicking of natural material processes to create cost-effective, efficient, and environmentally friendly synthetic methods. Each chapter begins by illustrating scenarios from nature before transitioning to biomimetic materials, underscoring an interdisciplinary approach that bridges engineering with materials science. With 320 pages of insightful content, this volume is a valuable resource for researchers, engineers, and students seeking to understand the innovative principles behind advanced engineering materials.