Silk Lattice Structures from Unidirectional Silk Fiber–Reinforced Composites for Breaking Energy Absorption
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DOI: 10.1002/adem.201900921
Abstract: Lightweight lattice structures engineered at various length scales have attracted considerable research and development (R&D) efforts. Natural silk fibers and their composites have shown great energy absorption potential and impact resistance. Herein, lattice structures are… read more here.
Keywords: energy; energy absorption; lattice structures; fiber reinforced ... See more keywords
Hybrid Auxetic Structures: Structural Optimization and Mechanical Characterization
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DOI: 10.1002/adem.202001393
Abstract: With their increased energy absorption capacity, auxetic materials are perfectly fit to develop new, enhanced lightweight crash absorbers for cars. Herein, the mass distribution along the struts is optimized via finite element analysis with a… read more here.
Keywords: energy; absorption capacity; energy absorption; hybrid auxetic ... See more keywords
Axial Impact Performances of Composite Aluminum Foam Tubes
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DOI: 10.1002/adem.202400897
Abstract: An improved melt foaming method is employed to fabricate composite aluminum foam tubes (CAFTs) with varying diameter ratios, achieving metallurgical bonding between the aluminum foam and aluminum tubes. Based on the structural characteristics of aluminum… read more here.
Keywords: aluminum; aluminum foam; impact; energy absorption ... See more keywords
Mechanical Properties and Energy Absorption Characteristics of Additively Manufactured Lattice Structures of a High‐Temperature Titanium Matrix Composite
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DOI: 10.1002/adem.202401397
Abstract: Lightweight lattice structure is of great significance in the fields of aerospace thermal protection and energy absorption. In this study, compressive properties and energy‐absorbing characteristics of additively manufactured body‐centered cubic (BCC) lattice structures of a… read more here.
Keywords: temperature; lattice structures; energy; energy absorption ... See more keywords
Investigation on Elastic Constants, Isotropy, and Energy Absorption Capability of Topology Optimized Lattice Structures
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DOI: 10.1002/adem.202501159
Abstract: Architectured cellular structures have garnered significant attention due to their exceptional mechanical properties achieved with the advent of additive manufacturing. This study investigates the design and optimization of lattice structures using topology optimization (TO) for… read more here.
Keywords: lattice structures; elastic constants; absorption capability; energy absorption ... See more keywords
Mechanical Characterization of 3D Printed Honeycombs with Planar Ribs for Enhanced Energy Absorption
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DOI: 10.1002/adem.202501321
Abstract: Additive manufacturing technology enables the fabrication of complex structures with intricate geometries. Due to the vast available design space enabled by additive manufacturing, there are many opportunities for discovering novel designs, such as mechanically advantageous… read more here.
Keywords: printed honeycombs; planar; planar ribs; energy absorption ... See more keywords
Design and Mechanical Characterization of Honeycomb‐Corrugated Composite Structures
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DOI: 10.1002/adem.202502154
Abstract: This study proposes a novel biomimetic composite structure combining a butterfly‐inspired negative Poisson's ratio (NPR) honeycomb core with corrugated reinforcements. The mechanical behavior, deformation mechanisms, and energy absorption characteristics are investigated through quasistatic compression experiments… read more here.
Keywords: design mechanical; energy absorption; mechanical characterization; honeycomb ... See more keywords
Wire‐Intertwined Hierarchical Lattice Structure: Improved Energy Absorption Stability and Modified Failure Mode
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DOI: 10.1002/adem.202502166
Abstract: Strut‐based lattice structures have widespread applications owing to their excellent performance. Stretching‐dominated lattice structures demonstrate a higher energy absorption capacity; however, a strut fracture or buckling failure can cause significant fluctuations in the compressive force.… read more here.
Keywords: lattice structures; energy absorption; wire intertwined; energy ... See more keywords
Isotropic Energy-Absorbing Metamaterial with Tensegrity-Inspired Architecture and Auxetic Behavior.
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DOI: 10.1002/adma.202510155
Abstract: Mechanical metamaterials exhibit significant potential for energy absorption applications through rational structural design. Negative Poisson's ratio (NPR) metamaterials have drawn particular attention due to their unique auxetic behavior, though their limited functionality restricts energy absorption… read more here.
Keywords: energy; auxetic behavior; energy absorbing; tensegrity ... See more keywords
Effect of geometric structure and fiber orientation on crashworthiness of honeycomb‐inspired composite thin‐walled tubes
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DOI: 10.1002/pc.28430
Abstract: This study investigates the crashworthiness of biomimetic composite thin‐walled tubes under quasi‐static axial crushing, focusing on the effects of geometric structure and fiber orientation. The thin‐walled tubes, inspired by honeycomb structures, were manufactured using carbon… read more here.
Keywords: energy absorption; walled tubes; thin walled; fiber orientation ... See more keywords
Shape recovery and energy absorption properties of 3D printed continuous ramie fiber reinforced thin‐walled biocomposite structures
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DOI: 10.1002/pc.28525
Abstract: Continuous fiber reinforced composites are widely used in thin‐walled structures due to their high specific strength and stiffness. In this work, continuous natural fiber was introduced into thin‐walled biocomposite structures via 3D printing technique to… read more here.
Keywords: thin walled; shape recovery; energy absorption; recovery ... See more keywords