Zhifei Deng
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View article: Mineralized sclerites in the gorgonian coral <i>Leptogorgia chilensis</i> as a natural jamming system
Mineralized sclerites in the gorgonian coral <i>Leptogorgia chilensis</i> as a natural jamming system Open
The soft corals (Cnidaria, Octocorallia), a diverse group of colonial marine invertebrates, can reversibly tune their body stiffness in response to external stimuli. This capability is attributed to their dynamic skeletal systems, which co…
View article: Elasmoid fish scales as a natural fibre composite: microscopic heterogeneities in structure, mineral distribution, and mechanical properties
Elasmoid fish scales as a natural fibre composite: microscopic heterogeneities in structure, mineral distribution, and mechanical properties Open
The elasmoid scales in teleost fish serve as exemplary models for natural fibre composites with integrated flexibility and protection. Yet, limited research has been focused on the potential structural, chemical, and mechanical heterogenei…
View article: Biomineralized Materials as Model Systems for Structural Composites: Intracrystalline Structural Features and Their Strengthening and Toughening Mechanisms
Biomineralized Materials as Model Systems for Structural Composites: Intracrystalline Structural Features and Their Strengthening and Toughening Mechanisms Open
Biomineralized composites, which are usually composed of microscopic mineral building blocks organized in 3D intercrystalline organic matrices, have evolved unique structural designs to fulfill mechanical and other biological functionaliti…
View article: A damage-tolerant, dual-scale, single-crystalline microlattice in the knobby starfish, <i>Protoreaster nodosus</i>
A damage-tolerant, dual-scale, single-crystalline microlattice in the knobby starfish, <i>Protoreaster nodosus</i> Open
Cellular solids (e.g., foams and honeycombs) are widely found in natural and engineering systems because of their high mechanical efficiency and tailorable properties. While these materials are often based on polycrystalline or amorphous c…
View article: Biomineralized Materials as Model Systems for Structural Composites: 3D Architecture
Biomineralized Materials as Model Systems for Structural Composites: 3D Architecture Open
Biomineralized materials are sophisticated material systems with hierarchical 3D material architectures, which are broadly used as model systems for fundamental mechanical, materials science, and biomimetic studies. The current knowledge o…
View article: Bio‐Inspired Ceramic–Metal Composites Using Ceramic 3D Printing and Centrifugal Infiltration
Bio‐Inspired Ceramic–Metal Composites Using Ceramic 3D Printing and Centrifugal Infiltration Open
To address the strength–toughness dilemma, various techniques for the preparation of ceramic–metal composites have been proposed. Utilizing stereolithographic additive manufacturing and centrifugal infiltration, a method for the preparatio…
View article: Microstructural design for mechanical–optical multifunctionality in the exoskeleton of the flower beetle <i>Torynorrhina flammea</i>
Microstructural design for mechanical–optical multifunctionality in the exoskeleton of the flower beetle <i>Torynorrhina flammea</i> Open
Significance In the design of multifunctional materials, harnessing structural and compositional synergies while avoiding unnecessary trade-offs is critical in achieving high performance of all required functions. Biological material syste…
View article: Mechanical design of the highly porous cuttlebone: A bioceramic hard buoyancy tank for cuttlefish
Mechanical design of the highly porous cuttlebone: A bioceramic hard buoyancy tank for cuttlefish Open
Significance Cellular solids, or foams, are an important class of structural materials for packaging, transportation, and infrastructure due to their mechanical efficiency. Current foams are primarily made of metallic or polymeric material…
View article: Automatic Crack Detection and Analysis for Biological Cellular Materials in X-Ray In Situ Tomography Measurements
Automatic Crack Detection and Analysis for Biological Cellular Materials in X-Ray In Situ Tomography Measurements Open
We introduce a novel methodology, based on in situ X-ray tomography measurements, to quantify and analyze 3D crack morphologies in biological cellular materials during damage process. Damage characterization in cellular materials is challe…