Advanced composites inspired by biological structures and functions in nature: architecture design, strengthening mechanisms, and mechanical‐functional responses

H Dai, W Dai, Z Hu, W Zhang, G Zhang… - Advanced …, 2023‏ - Wiley Online Library
The natural design and coupling of biological structures are the root of realizing the high
strength, toughness, and unique functional properties of biomaterials. Advanced architecture …

[HTML][HTML] Looking deep into nature: A review of micro-computed tomography in biomimicry

A du Plessis, C Broeckhoven - Acta biomaterialia, 2019‏ - Elsevier
Albert Einstein once said “look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything
better”. Looking deep into nature has in the last few years become much more achievable …

Effect of alkali treatment on microstructure and thermal stability of parenchyma cell compared with bamboo fiber

H Chen, J Wu, J Shi, W Zhang, H Wang - Industrial Crops and Products, 2021‏ - Elsevier
This study aimed to examine and compare alkali treatment influences on the microstructure,
chemical composition, and thermal properties of parenchyma cells and fibers in bamboo …

Bamboo‐inspired structurally efficient materials with a large continuous gradient

A Mao, J Chen, X Bu, L Tian, W Gao, E Saiz, H Bai - Small, 2023‏ - Wiley Online Library
Because of its light weight and high strength, bamboo is used in many applications around
the world. Natural bamboo is built from fiber‐reinforced material and exhibits a porous …

[ספר][B] Microcomputed tomography: methodology and applications

SR Stock - 2019‏ - taylorfrancis.com
MicroComputed Tomography has become the gold standard for studying 3D microscopic
structures nondestructively, and this book provides up-to-date coverage of the modality. The …

[HTML][HTML] High overall performance transparent bamboo composite via a lignin-modification strategy

YY Wang, FL Guo, YQ Li, WB Zhu, Y Li, P Huang… - Composites Part B …, 2022‏ - Elsevier
Abstract Development of transparent material derived from fast-growing natural bamboo is a
promising and sustainable alternative for traditional glass materials. Here, we propose an …

Bamboo as a substitute for plastic: Underlying mechanisms of flexible deformation and flexural toughness of bamboo at multiple scales

X Wei, S Gu, XJ Li, S Li, L Li, G Wang - Industrial Crops and Products, 2023‏ - Elsevier
To develop bamboo-based products by weaving, winding and molding for promoting"
bamboo as a substitute for plastic", it is urgent to fully understand the underlying …

Intelligent analysis technology of bamboo structure. Part I: The variability of vascular bundles and fiber sheath area

J Li, H Xu, Y Yu, H Chen, W Yi, H Wang - Industrial Crops and Products, 2021‏ - Elsevier
The vascular bundle is the most important structural unit of bamboo that determines the
growth of bamboo and the properties of bamboo-based materials. A systematic …

Precise microcasting revealing the connectivity of bamboo pore network

R Liu, S Zhang, K Semple, C Lian, M Chen… - Industrial Crops and …, 2021‏ - Elsevier
Bamboo is a short-rotation crop yet with high stem strength, possessing evolved pore
network with considerable potential in porous functional material fields. While limited …

Research progress on preparation and application of transparent bamboo: A review

W Wang, Z Liu, Y Huang - Construction and Building Materials, 2024‏ - Elsevier
Transparent bamboo (TB) stands as a promising biomass composite material, offering a
range of merits including a straightforward preparation, high light transmittance …