Counting for approximately 3.13 million tons of products, epoxy resins (EPs) have been
extensively employed as matrix resins of composites and applied in aerospace, aviation …

Biomineralized materials are sophisticated material systems with hierarchical 3D material
architectures, which are broadly used as model systems for fundamental mechanical …

Bioinspired ceramics with micron-scale ceramic “bricks” bonded by a metallic “mortar” are
projected to result in higher strength and toughness ceramics, but their processing is …

Biomineralization is a process in which organic matter and inorganic matter combine with
each other under the regulation of living organisms. Because of the biomineralization …

Ceramics and ceramic composites are often utilised for armour applications, where light
weight and ballistic protection are essential. Recently, bio-inspired materials and …

Nacre, the iridescent inner layer of seashells, displays an exceptional combination of
strength and toughness due to its 'brick-wall'architecture. Significant research has been …

The notion of replicating the “brick-and-mortar” microstructure and fracture resistance of
nacre in synthetic materials has recently generated significant interest but has yielded few …

The metallic interconnects are essential components of energy devices such as fuel cells
and electrolysis cells, batteries, as well as electronics and optoelectronic devices. In recent …

The brick-and-mortar architecture of biological nacre has inspired the development of
synthetic composites with enhanced fracture toughness and multiple functionalities. While …

Materials with dense architectures are composed of stiff and strong building blocks that are
arranged to interact through energy-dissipative interfaces. Examples of these materials …