Bio-Inspired Sinusoidal Metamaterials: Design, 4D Printing, Energy-Absorbing Properties

Conventional energy-absorbing components have limited adjustability under complex working conditions. To overcome this limitation, we designed a bio-inspired sinusoidal metamaterial (BSM) inspired by the efficient energy-absorbing structure of the mantis shrimp jaw foot and 4D printed it based on sh...

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Main Authors: Jifeng Zhang, Siwei Meng, Baofeng Wang, Ying Xu, Guangfeng Shi, Xueli Zhou
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Published: MDPI AG 2024-11-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1702/12/11/813
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Xueli Zhou
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description Conventional energy-absorbing components have limited adjustability under complex working conditions. To overcome this limitation, we designed a bio-inspired sinusoidal metamaterial (BSM) inspired by the efficient energy-absorbing structure of the mantis shrimp jaw foot and 4D printed it based on shape-memory polymer (SMP). The effects of single-cell structural parameters and gradient design on its force–displacement curves and energy-absorbing properties were explored. Based on the shape memory effect of SMP, the BSM can obtain arbitrary temporary shapes under the combined effect of temperature and force, realizing locally controllable compression deformation and programmable mechanical properties of the BSM structure. This research has a broad application prospect in the field of energy absorption and energy management and provides new ideas for the design of smart structural materials.
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spelling doaj-art-f07d822b79b14f0eaa41094b3ef145c42024-11-26T18:11:10ZengMDPI AGMachines2075-17022024-11-01121181310.3390/machines12110813Bio-Inspired Sinusoidal Metamaterials: Design, 4D Printing, Energy-Absorbing PropertiesJifeng Zhang0Siwei Meng1Baofeng Wang2Ying Xu3Guangfeng Shi4Xueli Zhou5College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Changchun University of Science and Technology, Changchun 130022, ChinaCollege of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Changchun University of Science and Technology, Changchun 130022, ChinaKey Laboratory of Bionic Engineering (Ministry of Education), Jilin University, Changchun 130022, ChinaCollege of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Changchun University of Science and Technology, Changchun 130022, ChinaCollege of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Changchun University of Science and Technology, Changchun 130022, ChinaKey Laboratory of Bionic Engineering (Ministry of Education), Jilin University, Changchun 130022, ChinaConventional energy-absorbing components have limited adjustability under complex working conditions. To overcome this limitation, we designed a bio-inspired sinusoidal metamaterial (BSM) inspired by the efficient energy-absorbing structure of the mantis shrimp jaw foot and 4D printed it based on shape-memory polymer (SMP). The effects of single-cell structural parameters and gradient design on its force–displacement curves and energy-absorbing properties were explored. Based on the shape memory effect of SMP, the BSM can obtain arbitrary temporary shapes under the combined effect of temperature and force, realizing locally controllable compression deformation and programmable mechanical properties of the BSM structure. This research has a broad application prospect in the field of energy absorption and energy management and provides new ideas for the design of smart structural materials.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1702/12/11/813bio-inspired structures4D printingsinusoidal metamaterialsenergy absorptionFDM
spellingShingle Jifeng Zhang
Siwei Meng
Baofeng Wang
Ying Xu
Guangfeng Shi
Xueli Zhou
Bio-Inspired Sinusoidal Metamaterials: Design, 4D Printing, Energy-Absorbing Properties
Machines
bio-inspired structures
4D printing
sinusoidal metamaterials
energy absorption
FDM
title Bio-Inspired Sinusoidal Metamaterials: Design, 4D Printing, Energy-Absorbing Properties
title_full Bio-Inspired Sinusoidal Metamaterials: Design, 4D Printing, Energy-Absorbing Properties
title_fullStr Bio-Inspired Sinusoidal Metamaterials: Design, 4D Printing, Energy-Absorbing Properties
title_full_unstemmed Bio-Inspired Sinusoidal Metamaterials: Design, 4D Printing, Energy-Absorbing Properties
title_short Bio-Inspired Sinusoidal Metamaterials: Design, 4D Printing, Energy-Absorbing Properties
title_sort bio inspired sinusoidal metamaterials design 4d printing energy absorbing properties
topic bio-inspired structures
4D printing
sinusoidal metamaterials
energy absorption
FDM
url https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1702/12/11/813
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