INTRODUCTION Thermal Function of Materials Thermal Function of Biological Systems Bioinspired Thermal Materials THERMAL DETECTION MATERIALS INSPIRED BY BIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS Thermal Detection Inspired by Fire Beetles Thermal Detection Inspired by Butterflies Thermal Detection Inspired by Other Biological Systems THERMAL MANAGEMENT MATERIALS INSPIRED BY BIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS Materials for Evaporation Heat Transfer Materials for Condensation Heat Transfer Thermal Regulation Materials Inspired by Snake Skins Bioinspired Thermal Regulation Materials for Smart Windows THERMAL INSULATION MATERIALS INSPIRED BY BIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS Thermal Insulation Materials Inspired by Polar Bears Thermal Insulation Materials Inspired by Fire-Resistant Trees Thermal Insulation Materials Inspired by Silkworm Cocoon THERMALLY RESPONSIVE MATERIALS INSPIRED BY BIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS Bioinpired Thermally Switchable Surfaces Bioinspired Thermally Controllable Nanochannels Thermally Triggered Bioinspired Drug Delivery Vessels OTHER THERMAL MATERIALS INSPIRED BY BIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS Bioinspired Materials with High Thermal Conductivity Bioinspired Materials for Optical-Thermal Conversion Bioinspired Thermal Fluid Bioinspired Piezoelectric Sensors CONCLUDING REMARKS AND FUTURE TRENDS IN BIOINSPIRED ENGINEERING OF THERMAL MATERIALS sakriti opis