Evolution is the hallmark of life. Descriptions of the evolution of microorganisms have
provided a wealth of information, but knowledge regarding “what happened” has precluded …

As we enter the age of designer matter—where objects can morph and change shape on
command—what tools do we need to create shape-shifting structures? At the heart of an …

Thin sheets have long been known to experience an increase in stiffness when they are
bent, buckled, or assembled into smaller interlocking structures. We introduce a unique …

This study aimed at investigating how ice templating conditions affected the shrinkage, the
microstructure, and the mechanical properties of cellulose nanofibril (NFC) foams …

Crumpling an ordinary thin sheet transforms it into a structure with unusual mechanical
behaviors, such as enhanced rigidity, emission of crackling noise, slow relaxations, and …

We present a technique for simulating plastic deformation in sheets of thin materials, such as
crumpled paper, dented metal, and wrinkled cloth. Our simulation uses a framework of …

Crumpling is potentially a quick and efficient way to pack sheet-like electronic devices at a
high compression ratio. However, crumpling is not applicable to conventional electronic …

Crumpled systems (CSs) can be used as building blocks of mechanical metamaterials with
low sensitivity to defects. But to exploit the potential of CSs for novel applications, extensive …

Upon crumpling, graphene sheets yield intriguing hierarchical structures with high
resistance to compression and aggregation, garnering a great deal of attention in recent …

We observe nonmonotonic aging and memory effects, two hallmarks of glassy dynamics, in
two disordered mechanical systems: crumpled thin sheets and elastic foams. Under fixed …