Electroless deposition for biomimetic microstructures: from fundamental principles to practical applications
Abstract
Electroless deposition is an autocatalytic coating method that delivers uniform, conformal films without external current, enabling precise fabrication of biomimetic micro- and nanostructures. This review summarizes core principles (surface activation, bath chemistry, and parameter control) and shows how they tune morphology and mechanical, optical, and biological performance. We highlight recent advances in nature-inspired coatings for biomedical devices, tissue-engineering scaffolds, and environmental technologies. By linking process fundamentals to function-driven design, we outline pathways toward sustainable, high-performance materials and discuss emerging opportunities and challenges for next-generation manufacturing.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Electrodeposition and Electroless Coatings
Electrophoretic Deposition in Materials Science
Diverse Musicological Studies
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Critical reviews in solid state and materials sciences/CRC critical reviews in solid state and materials sciences
- Publisher
- Informa UK Limited
- Pages
- 1–47
- Publication date
- 25 January 2026
- Language
- EN