Biomimetics, in general terms, aims at understanding biological principles and applying them for the development of man-made tools<br>and technologies. This approach is particularly important for the purposeful design of passive as well as functional biomaterials that mimic<br>physicochemical, mechanical and biological properties of natural materials, making them suitable, for example, for biomedical devices or<br>as scaffolds for tissue regeneration.<br><br>The book comprehensively covers biomimetic approaches to the development of biomaterials, including: an overview of naturally occurring<br>or nature inspired biomaterials; an in-depth treatment of the surface aspects pivotal for the functionality; synthesis and self-assembly<br>methods to prepare devices to be used in mineralized tissues such as bone and teeth; and preparation of biomaterials for the controlled/<br>sustained release of bioactive agents. The last part reviews the applications of bioinspired materials and principles of design in regenerative<br>medicine such as in-situ grown bone or cartilage as well as the biomimetic techniques for soft tissue engineering.<br><br>The comprehensive scope of this book makes it a must-have addition to the bookshelf of everyone in the fields of Materials Science/Engineering, Nanotechnologies / Nanosciences, Medical Sciences, Biochemistry, Polymer Chemistry, and Biomedical Engineering.<br>