Micro- and Nano-Bionic Surfaces

Micro- and Nano-Bionic Surfaces: Biomimetics, Interface Energy Field Effects, and Applications synthesizes the latest research in bio-inspired surfaces and devices for tactile and flow field perception. The book provides solutions to common problems related to flow field/tactile perception, intelligent MEMS sensors, smart materials, material removal methods, cell/particle control methods, and micro-nano robot technology. With a heavy emphasis on applications throughout, the book starts by providing insights into biomimetic device design, outlining strategies readers can adopt for various engineering applications. From there, it introduces the controlling methods of smart materials, controlling methods from external energy input, and more. Sections demonstrate how to solve problems of high efficiency, high quality, and low damage material removal for metals, composites, soft tissues, and other materials by applying bionic wave-motion surface characteristics. The latest theoretical and technical developments in field control methods applied to biological interfaces are also discussed, and the book concludes with a chapter on fabrication strategies to synthesize micro/nano functional particles based on bio-templates. - Provides an overview on the latest research in bio-inspired surfaces and devices for tactile and flow-field perception - Introduces techniques for characterizing different bionic surfaces and how to use energy fields analysis to treat different bionic surface and interface problems - Discusses the latest theoretical and experimental developments in field control and their applications in the biomedical field - Outlines fabrication methods and assembly and alignment processes of micro-/nano-functional particles based on microorganism templates

Deyuan Zhang is Professor and former director of the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Automation, Beihang University. His main research focus is on bionic-bio-manufacturing and ultrasonic processing technology. He is a sponsor member of the International Society of Bionic Engineering, director of Biological Manufacturing Branch, and committee director of Ultrasonic Machining from Non-traditional Machining Branch in the Chinese Mechanical Engineering Society (CMES). He has undertaken more than 10 key projects from the National 863 Program, the National Nature Science Foundation, and the General Armaments Department. He is also principle investigator of more than 20 major engineering projects from industrial enterprises. He has published more than 300 papers, including one in Nature of which he was the corresponding author, and filed more than 40 patents.