u003cpu003eu003cbu003eProvides a professional, contemporary, and concise review of the current knowledge and advances in biomimeticsu003c/bu003eu003c/pu003e u003cpu003eThis book covers the field of biomimicry, an area of science where researchers look to mimic aspects of plants or animals in order to solve problems in aerospace, shipping, building, electronics, and optics, among others. It presents the latest developments in biomimicry and gives readers sufficient grounding to help them understand the current, and sometimes technically complex, research literature. Different themes are covered throughout and text boxes deal with the relevant physics for readers who may lack this knowledge. u003c/pu003e u003cpu003eu003ciu003eBiomimetics: Nature-Inspired Design and Innovationu003c/iu003e examines issues in fluid dynamics such as avoiding sonic booms, reducing train noise, increasing wind turbine efficiency, and more. Next, it looks at optical applications, e.g. how nature generates color without dyes and pigment, and how animals stay cool in desert environments. A chapter on the built environment discusses cooling systems for buildings based on termite mounds; creating self-cleaning paint based on lotus leaves; unobtrusive solar panels based on ivy; and buildings that respond to the environment. Two more sections focus on biomimicry for the creation of smart materials and smart devices. The book finishes with a look at the field’s future over the next decade.u003c/pu003e u003culu003e u003cliu003ePresents each topic in sufficient detail in order to enable the reader to comprehend the original scientific papersu003c/liu003e u003cliu003eEmphasizes those examples of biomimicry that have made it into productsu003c/liu003e u003cliu003eFeatures text boxes that provide information on the relevant physics or engineering principles for biologists who do not have a physics backgroundu003c/liu003e u003cliu003eCovers the scientific literature up to July 2019u003c/liu003e u003c/ulu003e u003cpu003eu003ciu003eBiomimetics: Nature-Inspired Design and Innovationu003c/iu003e is an excellent book for senior undergraduates and post-graduate students in the life sciences, material sciences, and bioengineering. It will also appeal to lay readers with an interest in nature as well as scientists in general.u003c/pu003e