Compared to single-phase structures, interpenetrating lattice structures display the potential
to achieve a wide range of tailorable physical and mechanical properties. Herein, we …

Fused filament fabrication (FFF) is an extrusion-based additive manufacturing (AM)
technology mostly used to produce thermoplastic parts. However, producing metallic or …

Four-dimensional-printed deformable honeycombs can produce pro-programmed shape
deformation and different properties under external stimuli, and the manufacturing process …

Multifunctional 3D lattice structures with unconventional mechanical properties offer unique
material properties and broad applications in complex engineering environments. This …

Biological structures optimized through natural selection provide valuable insights for
engineering load-bearing components. This paper reviews six key strategies evolved in …

Hexagonal perforated honeycomb (HPH) metamaterials were designed, fabricated and
investigated in this work. Initially, the mechanical properties and deformation modes of …

Functionally graded (FG) lattice structures are gaining increased attention in engineering
applications due to their excellent mechanical properties and high energy absorption. This …

Cellular materials have drawn increasing interest in numerous applications due to their
promising specific stiffness, strength and energy absorption capacity. In this work, a variety …

Energy absorption is a key performance criterion for several engineering structures.
Lightweight lattice structures are better suited for this purpose. The convolute design …

This study proposes a novel lattice structure named cosine function cell-based (CFCB)
lattice, in which cell rods are designed in the shape of cosine function curve. Several quasi …