Natural systems frequently exploit intricate multiscale and multiphasic structures to achieve functionalities beyond those of man-made systems. Although understanding the chemical make-up of these systems is essential, the passive and active mechanics within biological systems are crucial when considering the many natural systems that achieve advanced properties, such as high strength-to-weight ratios and stimuli-responsive adaptability. Discovering how and why biological systems attain these desirable mechanical functionalities often reveals principles that inform new synthetic designs based on biological systems. Such approaches have traditionally found success in medical applications, and are now informing breakthroughs in diverse frontiers of science and engineering.

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力学在生物和生物启发系统中的作用。

自然系统经常利用复杂的多尺度和多相结构来实现超越人造系统的功能。尽管了解这些系统的化学组成至关重要，但是当考虑许多具有先进特性（例如高强度/重量比和刺激响应适应性）的天然系统时，生物系统中的被动和主动力学至关重要。发现生物系统如何以及为什么达到这些理想的机械功能通常会揭示出一些原理，这些原理为基于生物系统的新合成设计提供了信息。传统上，这种方法已在医学应用中取得成功，现在正为科学和工程学的各个领域带来突破。