Abstract
It is important to establish a methodology to design and develop a “Bio-Inspired Membrane”, which can be defined as an “Artificial Membrane” inspired by structures and functions observed in “Biomembrane”. Several approaches relating to this research area are reviewed based on a hierarchical view about the structures and characteristics of the above membranes. A “Membranome” research utilizing a gel membrane immobilizing liposome membrane at high concentration is herewith introduced as one of several approaches to create the “Bio-Inspired Membrane”. Some possible data required for the “Bio-Inspired Membrane” are finally discussed, focusing on the physicochemical property of self-assembly included in a total system.
