Mechanical properties news, March 2019

Diffusion in metallic glass multilayer films

Lobster inspires soft but strong body armor

underbelly of lobsters could hold clue to developing a tough, strong and flexible material for body armor and other applications

Acoustic metamaterial blocks nearly all sound

Acoustic metamaterial structure blocks 94% of sound

Double-helix structure helps polymer stay strong

Researchers have discovered that a high-strength polymer called PBDT has a rare double-helix structure.

Magnetic nanostructures modify bone regenerating scaffolds

New tungsten-based alloy can withstand radiation without fracturing

A new nanocrystalline tungsten-tantalum-vanadium-chromium alloy can withstand unprecedented amounts of radiation without fracturing.

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.