Heterostructured (HS) materials are a new class of materials that are composed of
heterogeneous zones with dramatically different (> 100%) mechanical or physical …

Chitin, a fascinating biopolymer found in living organisms, fulfills current demands of
availability, sustainability, biocompatibility, biodegradability, functionality, and renewability …

High-strength, flexible, and multifunctional characteristics are highly desirable for
electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding materials in the field of electric devices. In this …

Bioinspired architectures are effective in enhancing the mechanical properties of materials,
yet are difficult to construct in metallic systems. The structure-property relationships of …

Natural biomolecular systems have evolved to form a rich variety of supramolecular
materials and machinery fundamental to cellular function. The assembly of these structures …

Mechanically strong and ductile load–carrying materials are needed in all sectors, from
transportation to lightweight design to safe infrastructure. Yet, a grand challenge is to unify …

How do trees support their upright massive bodies? The support comes from the incredibly
strong and stiff, and highly crystalline nanoscale fibrils of extended cellulose chains, called …

Biological materials found in Nature such as nacre and bone are well recognized as light‐
weight, strong, and tough structural materials. The remarkable toughness and damage …

Living organisms have ingeniously evolved functional gradients and heterogeneities to
create high-performance biological materials from a fairly limited choice of elements and …

Additive manufacturing (AM) is poised to bring about a revolution in the way products are
designed, manufactured, and distributed to end users. This technology has gained …