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View article: In-situ monitoring of impact dynamics, indentation, and compression after impact (CAI) on CNT-doped GFRP panels by means of electrical monitoring
In-situ monitoring of impact dynamics, indentation, and compression after impact (CAI) on CNT-doped GFRP panels by means of electrical monitoring Open
Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) have been exploited in structural health monitoring applications as a novel inspection technique for fiber-reinforced plastic materials, thanks to their excellent electrical properties and piezoresistive behavior. H…
View article: Influence of Non-Cross-Linking AGEs on Mechanical Properties and Morphological Features of Tropocollagen Peptides: A Molecular Dynamics Study
Influence of Non-Cross-Linking AGEs on Mechanical Properties and Morphological Features of Tropocollagen Peptides: A Molecular Dynamics Study Open
Collagen, a protein known for its long lifespan, is susceptible to accumulation of advanced glycation end products (AGEs) with age. These AGEs are considered markers that indicate the aging severity and influence the mechanics of tissues, …
View article: D‐HAT: A Diatom‐Inspired Structure for a Helmet Concept Against Trauma
D‐HAT: A Diatom‐Inspired Structure for a Helmet Concept Against Trauma Open
Helmets are critical for minimizing the risk of traumatic brain injuries in road accidents and sports. Traditional designs feature a rigid outer shell and a deformable inner liner of foam for energy absorption. Recent advancements have int…
View article: Revealing Diatom‐Inspired Materials Multifunctionality
Revealing Diatom‐Inspired Materials Multifunctionality Open
Diatoms have been described as “nanometer‐born lithographers” because of their ability to create sophisticated 3D amorphous silica exoskeletons. The hierarchical architecture of these structures provides diatoms with mechanical protection …
View article: Revealing diatom-inspired materials multifunctionality
Revealing diatom-inspired materials multifunctionality Open
Diatoms have been described as nanometer-born lithographers because of their ability to create sophisticated three-dimensional amorphous silica exoskeletons. The hierarchical architecture of these structures provides diatoms with mechanica…
View article: D-HAT: a Diatom-inspired structure for a Helmet concept Against Trauma
D-HAT: a Diatom-inspired structure for a Helmet concept Against Trauma Open
The primary objective of helmet design continues to be the prevention of traumatic brain injuries. Yet, achieving an optimal user experience, including aspects such as fit, thermal comfort, breathability, waterproofing, and reusability, is…
View article: Anisotropic mechanical and sensing properties of carbon black-polylactic acid nanocomposites produced by fused filament fabrication
Anisotropic mechanical and sensing properties of carbon black-polylactic acid nanocomposites produced by fused filament fabrication Open
3D-printable conductive polymers are gaining remarkable attention for diverse applications, including wearables, pressure sensors, interference shielding, flexible electronics, and damage identification. However, the relationship between t…
View article: Plant Biomimetic Principles of Multifunctional Soft Composite Development: A Synergistic Approach Enabling Shape Morphing and Mechanical Robustness
Plant Biomimetic Principles of Multifunctional Soft Composite Development: A Synergistic Approach Enabling Shape Morphing and Mechanical Robustness Open
Plant tissues are constructed as composite material systems of stiff cellulose microfibers reinforcing a soft matrix. Thus, they comprise smart and multifunctional structures that can change shape in response to external stimuli due to asy…
View article: XFEM for Composites, Biological, and Bioinspired Materials: A Review
XFEM for Composites, Biological, and Bioinspired Materials: A Review Open
The eXtended finite element method (XFEM) is a powerful tool for structural mechanics, assisting engineers and designers in understanding how a material architecture responds to stresses and consequently assisting the creation of mechanica…
View article: Tunable energy absorption in 3D-printed data-driven diatom-inspired architected materials
Tunable energy absorption in 3D-printed data-driven diatom-inspired architected materials Open
Boosted by additive manufacturing, architected materials have opened new opportunities to extend the performance of engineering materials. Yet, their development is held back by the intense efforts required to understand their complex prop…
View article: Design of hierarchical lattice structures attainable by additive manufacturing techniques
Design of hierarchical lattice structures attainable by additive manufacturing techniques Open
Readiness of new materials that are simultaneously lightweight, damage-resistant, multifunctional, and sustainable is a primary need for many technology sectors. Thanks to additive manufacturing, lattice materials appear to be ideal candid…
View article: Editorial: Design and Fabrication Tools for Advanced Materials: Applications in Biomechanics and Mechanobiology
Editorial: Design and Fabrication Tools for Advanced Materials: Applications in Biomechanics and Mechanobiology Open
EDITORIAL article Front. Mater., 08 June 2022Sec. Mechanics of Materials https://doi.org/10.3389/fmats.2022.945532
View article: The Synergistic Role of Additive Manufacturing and Artificial Intelligence for the Design of New Advanced Intelligent Systems
The Synergistic Role of Additive Manufacturing and Artificial Intelligence for the Design of New Advanced Intelligent Systems Open
Intelligent materials and devices are considered the key to fulfill the strict and challenging requirements given by a large set of applications in numerous fields. The synergistic interplay of additive manufacturing (AM) technologies, spe…
View article: Design and Manufacturing of Bone-like Composites
Design and Manufacturing of Bone-like Composites Open
Bone is a complex structural composite that features a remarkable combination of mechanical properties, in spite of its rather
\nmeager building blocks (i.e., mineral and proteins). The reasons behind these optimal mechanical performances …
View article: Transactions on Additive Manufacturing Meets Medicine, Vol 3 No 1 (2021): Trans. AMMM
Transactions on Additive Manufacturing Meets Medicine, Vol 3 No 1 (2021): Trans. AMMM Open
The high quest for lightweight, strength, and toughness is driving the research towards the design of de novo high-performance materials. In structural applications composites generally represent the best option, offering an optimal stiffn…
View article: 3D-Printed Architected Materials Inspired by Cubic Bravais Lattices
3D-Printed Architected Materials Inspired by Cubic Bravais Lattices Open
Learning from Nature and leveraging 3D printing, mechanical testing, and numerical modeling, this study aims to provide a deeper understanding of the structure-property relationship of crystal-lattice-inspired materials, starting from the …
View article: Probing the Role of Bone Lamellar Patterns through Collagen Microarchitecture Mapping, Numerical Modeling, and 3D‐Printing
Probing the Role of Bone Lamellar Patterns through Collagen Microarchitecture Mapping, Numerical Modeling, and 3D‐Printing Open
The fibrillar organization is crucial for the mechanics of osteonal bone and for its anisotropy. Different collagen fiber orientation (CFO) patterns are observed in bone and correlated to the main local loading, leading to the hypothesis t…
View article: Fatigue crack growth identification in bonded joints by using carbon nanotube doped adhesive films
Fatigue crack growth identification in bonded joints by using carbon nanotube doped adhesive films Open
An investigation on fatigue crack growth monitoring of bonded joints has been conducted employing a novel carbon nanotube adhesive film, chosen for their proven exceptional properties for sensing purposes. Single lap shear fatigue tests ha…
View article: A new finite element based parameter to predict bone fracture
A new finite element based parameter to predict bone fracture Open
Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DXA) is currently the most widely adopted non-invasive clinical technique to assess bone mineral density and bone mineral content in human research and represents the primary tool for the diagnosis of oste…
View article: Damage assessment of CNT-doped composites through IR-thermography and electrical resistance measurement
Damage assessment of CNT-doped composites through IR-thermography and electrical resistance measurement Open
Rooted in their heterogeneous microstructure, composite materials possess high strength-to-weight and stiffness-to-weight ratios, making them essential building blocks for a wide range of industrial applications. However, their complicated…