The mechanics of puncture and soft solid penetration is commonly explored with the
assumption of frictionless contact between the needle (penetrator) and the specimen. This …

Rapid expansion of soft solids subjected to a negative hydrostatic stress can occur through
cavitation or fracture. Understanding how these two mechanisms relate to a material's …

Measuring and understanding the mechanical properties of blood clots can provide insights
into disease progression and the effectiveness of potential treatments. However, several …

Soft biological polymers, such as articular cartilage, possess exceptional fracture and fatigue
resistance, offering inspiration for the development of novel materials. However, we lack a …

Accurate prediction of the force required to puncture a soft material is critical in many fields
like medical technology, food processing, and manufacturing. However, such a prediction …

The advent of additive manufacturing technology empowers precise control of multi-material
components or specific defects in lightweight lattice metamaterials, however, fracture …

Polymer networks are one of the most versatile and highly studied material class that
revolutionized many aspects of life. Connecting the final network properties to the molecular …

Soft biological materials, including articular cartilage, have impressive fracture and fatigue
resistance. An improved understanding of the fracture and fatigue response of biological …