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 …

Understanding and designing metal matrix nanocomposites with high electrical conductivity: A review

S Pan, T Wang, K **, X Cai - Journal of Materials Science, 2022 - Springer
Metal matrix nanocomposites (MMNCs) are gaining more and more interest because
matrices and nanophases with heterogeneous characteristics could combine to provide …

[HTML][HTML] Balancing the strength and ductility of Ti2AlC/TiAl composite with a bioinspired micro-nano laminated architecture

P Liu, B Hou, A Wang, J **e, Z Wang - Materials & Design, 2022 - Elsevier
In this work, the Ti, Al and graphene flake powders were used as raw materials, and a Ti 2
AlC/TiAl composite with the bioinspired micro-nano laminated architecture was successfully …

Biodegradable Zn–Dy binary alloys with high strength, ductility, cytocompatibility, and antibacterial ability for bone-implant applications

X Tong, Y Han, R Zhou, W Jiang, L Zhu, Y Li, S Huang… - Acta Biomaterialia, 2023 - Elsevier
The unique combination of biodegradability, biocompatibility, and functionality of zinc (Zn)-
based alloys makes them highly desirable for a wide range of medical applications …

Microstructure and properties of graphene oxide reinforced copper-matrix composite foils fabricated by ultrasonic assisted electrodeposition

K Zhan, W Wang, F Li, J Cao, J Liu, Z Yang… - Materials Science and …, 2023 - Elsevier
In this paper, graphene oxide (GO)/Cu composite (GO/Cu) foils with high thermal and
mechanical properties were prepared by ultrasonic-assisted direct current electrodeposition …

[HTML][HTML] Advances in graphene reinforced metal matrix nanocomposites: Mechanisms, processing, modelling, properties and applications

W Chen, T Yang, L Dong, A Elmasry, J Song… - Nanotechnology and …, 2020 - pubs.aip.org
Graphene has been extensively explored to enhance functional and mechanical properties
of metal matrix nanocomposites for wide-range applications due to their superior …

The strength-ductility synergy of magnesium matrix nanocomposite achieved by a dual-heterostructure

L Fan, Y **ong, Y Zeng, R Ni, Y Zhang, L Ren… - Journal of Materials …, 2025 - Elsevier
This study aims to achieve a synergy of strength and ductility in magnesium-based
nanocomposite materials through the design of a dual-heterostructure. Utilizing ball milling …

Advances in bio-inspired electrocatalysts for clean energy future

JW DuanMu, MR Gao - Nano Research, 2024 - Springer
Electrocatalysis can enable efficient energy storage and conversion and thus is an effective
way to achieve carbon neutrality. The unique structure and function of organisms can offer …

[HTML][HTML] Nano/micro-scale numerical simulation and microscopic analysis on metal/oxide interfaces: A review

Z Wu, X Jiang, H Sun, Z Shao, R Shu, Y Zhang… - Composites Part A …, 2022 - Elsevier
The structure and properties of metal/oxide interfaces are key to obtain metal matrix
composites with both favorable mechanical and functional properties. However, some extent …

[HTML][HTML] Bio-inspired composite laminate design with improved out-of-plane strength and ductility

A Melaibari, A Wagih, M Basha, AM Kabeel… - Composites Part A …, 2021 - Elsevier
Low failure strain and catastrophic failure are the most critical challenges of carbon fiber
reinforced polymer composite laminates. To tackle these challenges, inspired by core shells …