Microencapsulated phase change material slurries (MEPCMSs) offer a potentially efficient
and flexible solution for cryogenic-temperature cold storage. In this paper, the phase change …

Minimum energy structures for large carbon cages are investigated using realistic atomic
potentials. Above a critical size of∼ 6000 there is a stability crossover from single to …

LinKnot? Knot Theory by Computer provides a unique view of selected topics in knot theory
suitable for students, research mathematicians, and readers with backgrounds in other exact …

This paper gives a brief overview of the historical development of scientific balloons and
their capabilities. Furthermore, a recent programme by NASA is introduced that aims to …

Motivated by the recent experimental observation of nearly spherical multi-layer fullerenes,
we investigate theoretically the role of thermally generated structural defects on the shape …

The critical buckling characteristics of hydrostatically pressurized complete spherical shells
filled with an elastic medium are demonstrated. A model based on small deflection thin shell …

Social insects have evolved a variety of architectural formations. Bees and wasps are well
known for their ability to achieve compact structures by building hexagonal cells. Polistes …

In this paper a brief account is devoted to structural forms related to geodesic domes
appearance in nature. It is shown how geodesic domes helped researchers outside …

Soft-landing buffer systems with spherical curvature outer shells are widely used in the
aerospace field, which not only requires its efficient and smooth buffer performance, but also …

This paper studies the buckling behavior and imperfection sensitivity of geodesic and
stellated shells subject to external pressure. It is shown that these structures can completely …