4D Printing Auxetic Metamaterials with Tunable, Programmable, and Reconfigurable Mechanical Properties
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DOI: 10.1002/adfm.202004226
Abstract: Auxetic mechanical metamaterials, which expand transversally when axially stretched, are widely used in flexible electronics and aerospace. However, these chiral metamaterials suffer from three severe limitations as a typical auxetic metamaterials: narrow strain range, non-tunable… read more here.
Keywords: tunable programmable; auxetic metamaterials; chiral metamaterials; metamaterials tunable ... See more keywords
3D Auxetic Metamaterials with Elastically‐Stable Continuous Phase Transition
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DOI: 10.1002/advs.202204721
Abstract: In solid state physics, phase transitions can influence material functionality and alter their properties. In mechanical metamaterials, structural‐phase transitions can be achieved through instability or buckling of certain structural elements. However, these fast transitions in… read more here.
Keywords: elastically stable; phase transition; metamaterials elastically; phase ... See more keywords
In-plane impact resistance enhancement with a graded cell-wall angle design for auxetic metamaterials
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DOI: 10.1016/j.compstruct.2020.112451
Abstract: Abstract Auxetic metamaterials have demonstrated promising applications in crushing energy absorption. This paper proposes cell-wall angle graded auxetic metamaterials and investigates the potential benefits to in-plane impact resistance by using dynamic finite element analysis. It… read more here.
Keywords: wall angle; cell wall; auxetic metamaterials; design ... See more keywords
4D Printed Programmable Auxetic Metamaterials with Shape Memory Effects
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DOI: 10.1016/j.compstruct.2021.114791
Abstract: Abstract Auxetic metamaterials , which expand transversely when longitudinally stretched, are widely used in engineering fields, such as flexible electronics and biomedicine. However, they have fixed configurations and properties without the ability to tune and… read more here.
Keywords: auxetic metamaterials; shape memory; programmable auxetic; memory effects ... See more keywords
Auxetic Metamaterials for Biomedical Devices: Current Situation, Main Challenges, and Research Trends
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DOI: 10.3390/ma15041439
Abstract: Auxetic metamaterials are characterized by a negative Poisson ratio (NPR) and display an unexpected property of lateral expansion when stretched and densification when compressed. Auxetic properties can be achieved by designing special microstructures, hence their… read more here.
Keywords: devices current; auxetic metamaterials; current situation; research ... See more keywords
Revolutionizing Prosthetic Design with Auxetic Metamaterials and Structures: A Review of Mechanical Properties and Limitations
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DOI: 10.3390/mi14061165
Abstract: Prosthetics have come a long way since their inception, and recent advancements in materials science have enabled the development of prosthetic devices with improved functionality and comfort. One promising area of research is the use… read more here.
Keywords: prosthetic devices; development; revolutionizing prosthetic; mechanical properties ... See more keywords