Engineering lattice metamaterials for extreme property, programmability, and multifunctionality

• Published in: Journal of applied physics Vol. 127; no. 15
• Main Authors: Jia, Zian, Liu, Fan, Jiang, Xihang, Wang, Lifeng
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Melville American Institute of Physics 21.04.2020
• Subjects: Applied physics; Automation; Lightweight; Manufacturing engineering; Material properties; Mechanical properties; Metamaterials; Optical properties; Physical properties; Piezoelectricity; Porous materials; Robotics; Transportation systems; Unit cell; Wearable technology

Making materials lightweight while attaining a desirable combination of mechanical, thermal, and other physical properties is the “holy grail” of material science. Lattice materials, because of their porous structures and well-defined unit cell geometries, are suitable candidates to achieve lightwei...