By employing weak polymers such as proteins and polysaccharides with certain inorganic
materials such as calcium, phosphorus, and silicon, high-impact-tolerant structures are …

Bistable composite shells are suitable candidates for deployable space structures due to
high stiffness to weight ratio as well as large volume reduction. Nevertheless, impact …

In recent decades, architected composite materials have received increasing attention due
to its promising potential in improving the impact resistance performance compared with …

Fire-safety polymer materials are essential in modern society such as electronics,
aerospace, new energy. The quantification and prediction of flame retardancy, determined …

This paper explores the mechanical properties of 3D-printed continuous carbon fibre (CCF)-
reinforced helicoidal laminates inspired by the laminar structures found in crustacean …

Spider silk is known for its excellent strength and fracture resistance properties due to its
molecular design structure, characterized by sacrificial bonds and hidden lengths. These …

Considering the differences in damage mechanism between high-velocity impact (HVI) and
low-velocity impact (LVI), this study conducted HVI tests and compression-after-impact (CAI) …

This study delves into the complex dynamics of energy transfer and release during the
fracture of unidirectional (UD) fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composites. Conducted through …

As known, ceramics possess desirable strength, hardness and low density, which have
been extensively applied in engineering fields. However, the inherent brittleness makes the …

One of the primary limitations of fiber‐reinforced polymer composites, particularly carbon
fiber, is their low impact resistance. Helicoidal structures, inspired by natural biological …