A cost-effective approach to improve the physical and mechanical properties of carbon fiber
reinforced polymer (CFRP) prepreg composites, where electrospun multiwalled carbon …

Previous experimental and computational studies have indicated that removing bound water
in bone matrix makes bone stiffer, stronger, but more brittle at different length scales …

In this review, a brief presentation is rst given to the hierarchical structure and mechanical
behavior of bone. Then, the recent advancements in nanoscale characterization of bone …

Inspired by design motifs driving the balanced combination of rigidity, strength, and
toughness in biological materials, this paper presents 3D computational modeling and …

Bioinspired nanocomposites aim to mimic the structure of natural materials. These materials
exhibit excellent mechanical properties such as high strength, toughness, and stiffness …

To date, the theoretical studies on dry abrasion on surfaces with microscopic roughness are
based on JKR or DMT contact theory. Superhydrophobic nanocomposite coatings with low …

Organisms hold an extraordinarily evolutionary advantage in forming complex, hierarchical
structures across different length scales that exhibit superior mechanical properties …

Natural biological nanocomposites, like nacre, demonstrate extraordinary fracture
toughness, surpassing their base materials, attributed to their intricate staggered …

New two-dimensional (2D) transition metal carbides called MXene hold unlimited potential
for future applications in many science and technology areas. The unique characteristics of …

The sensitivity of polymer-bonded explosives (PBXs) can be tuned through adjusting binder
material and its volume fraction, crystal composition and morphology. To obtain a better …