Biological materials and interfaces play pivotal roles in advancing bioengineering and biophysics, which are essential for the progression of dynamic natural and artificial ecosystems. Traditional methods of studying these complex systems have been largely inadequate due to their lack of sensitivity in capturing temporal and spatial nuances essential for a comprehensive understanding. This limitation has sparked an ongoing shift towards the development and application of more nuanced, high-resolution technologies that can effectively address these challenges.

Building on the groundwork laid in Volume I, this research topic aims to deepen the fundamental comprehension of biological materials and interfaces. It seeks to highlight state-of-the-art in situ characterization technologies that revolutionize our ability to observe and understand biological processes as they occur. With tools like scanning probe microscopy, fluorescence microscopy, electron microscopy, and synchrotron X-ray techniques, researchers are now equipped to conduct sophisticated, real-time analyses that bring invaluable insights into the dynamic interactions and mechanisms within biological systems.

In pursuit of advancing our knowledge in this evolving field, we encourage contributions that explore a wide range of related themes, including:

- Biological materials
- Biological interfaces
- Techniques for in situ characterization
- Direct observation of biologically significant processes
- Molecular-level analysis of biological interactions
- Investigative chemistry of biomaterials
- Molecular biophysics

This volume aims to cultivate a collaborative environment that integrates varied disciplinary perspectives and methodological approaches, pushing the limits of existing characterization techniques and enhancing our understanding and manipulation of complex biological interfaces and materials.

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