3D printing-directed auxetic Kevlar aerogel architectures with multiple functionalization options
Qingqing Cheng, Yang Liu, Jing Lyu, Qiang Lü, Xuetong Zhang, Wenhui Song
Abstract
Nanofibrous Kevlar aerogel metamaterials have been made using cryo-3D printing with special drying techniques at a high resolution and low energy cost. They possess outstanding auxetic mechanical properties with a controlled Poisson's ratio and are multi-functionalisable.
Topics & Concepts
AuxeticsAerogelKevlarMaterials science3D printingMetamaterialComposite materialResolution (logic)Surface modificationNanotechnologyMechanical engineeringComputer scienceOptoelectronicsComposite numberEngineeringArtificial intelligenceAdvanced Materials and MechanicsCellular and Composite StructuresModular Robots and Swarm Intelligence