We are delighted to announce the launch of a new topical collection, "Biomimetic Surfaces and Interfaces," in the journal Surface Science and Technology.

Nature has long been a master of surface engineering—from the self-cleaning properties of the lotus leaf to the remarkable adhesion of gecko feet and the drag-reducing textures of shark skin. This new collection aims to become a premier platform for cutting-edge research that deciphers these natural strategies and translates them into advanced materials and devices with transformative applications.

The collection is led by our Associate Editors, Prof. Xianghui Hou (Northwestern Polytechnical University) and Prof. Yanqiu Zhu (University of Exeter). Their expertise and leadership will guide the collection in fostering high-impact research that bridges the gap between fundamental understanding and real-world engineering solutions.

Scope and Topics

This collection is mainly about biomimetic anti-icing, anti-fouling, and wettability-regulated surfaces and interfaces, biomimetic adhesion and friction-reducing surfaces and interfaces, biomimetic optical and sensing functional surfaces and interfaces, biomimetic biomedical surfaces and interfaces, and biomimetic surfaces and interfaces for extreme environmental adaptation.

Topics include but are not limited to:

• Biomimetic Anti-icing, Anti-fouling, and Wettability-Regulated Surfaces and Interfaces

• Biomimetic Adhesion and Friction-Reducing Surfaces and Interfaces

• Biomimetic Optical and Sensing Functional Surfaces and Interfaces

• Biomimetic Biomedical Surfaces and Interfaces

• Biomimetic Surfaces and Interfaces for Extreme Environment Adaptation

We particularly encourage interdisciplinary work that integrates materials science, biology, chemistry, engineering, and nanotechnology.

Why Submit to This Collection?

• Curated Visibility: All accepted papers will be gathered into a dedicated online collection on SpringerLink, ensuring enhanced discoverability and a cohesive presentation of the latest advances in this rapidly evolving field.

• Rigorous Peer Review: All submissions will undergo the journal's standard, stringent peer-review process to maintain the highest scientific quality and integrity.

• Expert Editorial Handling: The collection is overseen by internationally recognized editors who are committed to providing a fair, constructive, and efficient review process.

Submission Guidelines

All manuscripts should be submitted through the journal's official online submission system: https://link.springer.com/journal/44251.

When submitting, please ensure you select "Biomimetic Surfaces and Interfaces" from the collection/special issue options in the submission workflow.

Contact Us

Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the editorial office:

• Email: surfacesciandtech@163.com

We look forward to receiving your exciting contributions and to building a vibrant research community around biomimetic surface science. Join us in exploring nature's designs and transforming them into tomorrow's technologies!