Leaves have developed various functional structures to enhance plant survival, making
them the most typical bionic prototypes. Bionic research inspired by plant leaves has yielded …

Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) is hailed as one of the foundational materials for microfluidics.
Though a silicone‐based elastomer of many desirable properties, the emergence of …

Aircraft icing refers to ice formation and accumulation on the windward surface of aircrafts. It
is mainly caused by the striking of unstable supercooled water droplets suspended in clouds …

Creatures in nature adapt to changing environments by sha** their structures and
functions in ingenious ways. A major focus of current biomedical research is seeking …

Ice accumulation on the surface of outdoor equipment has adverse effects on normal
operation. The superhydrophobic surface has attracted more attention because of its …

Rose petals exhibit a phenomenal wetting property of being sticky and superhydrophobic
simultaneously. A recent study has shown that for short timescales, associated with drop …

A liquid drop impacting on a soft surface is known to exhibit fascinating dynamics that is
distinctive from its bounce-back atop a rigid surface. However, while the early spreading of …

Liquid-infused slippery surfaces have replaced structural superhydrophobic surfaces in a
plethora of emerging applications, hallmarked by their favorable self-healing and liquid …

Biomicrofluidics, a subdomain of microfluidics, has been inspired by several ideas from
nature. However, while the basic inspiration for the same may be drawn from the living …

Recently, the biomimetic replication of micro-/nanostructure present on lotus leaves has
attracted great interest. Unfortunately, the nanostructure on the surfaces of lotus leaves …