Mechanical properties

Extreme Mechanics Letters Young Investigator Award 2019

Acoustic metamaterial blocks nearly all sound

Acoustic metamaterial structure blocks 94% of sound

New fiber is strong on the inside and tough on the outside

Researchers have developed a novel fiber comprising a gallium metal core surrounded by an elastic polymer sheath that is both strong and tough.

Elastomer and carbon nanotubes create shape-shifting material

By incorporating carbon nanotube-based electrodes between multiple layers of elastomer, researchers have produced a novel shape-shifting material.

Novel ultrafine polymer fibers stronger and tougher than Kevlar

A novel process called gel electrospinning can produce ultrafine polymer fibers that are exceptionally strong and tough.

Metallic glass nanotubes promise novel properties

Fabrication of the first-ever metallic glass nanotube arrays on a Si substrate by a simple lithography and sputter deposition process.

Nanocomposite hits the right note for bone repair

Novel bioactive nanocomposite hydrogel based on hyaluronic acid and self-assembled bisphosphonate-magnesium nanoparticles facilitates bone regeneration.

Ultrafast cooling produces strong and ductile printed metal parts

A new technique for 3D printing metals, which utilizes ultrafast cooling, can produce components with exceptional levels of strength and ductility.