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Cloning Nacre's 3D Interlocking Skeleton in Engineering Composites to Achieve Exceptional Mechanical Properties
Author(s) -
Zhao Hewei,
Yue Yonghai,
Guo Lin,
Wu Juntao,
Zhang Youwei,
Li Xiaodong,
Mao Shengcheng,
Han Xiaodong
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
advanced materials
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 10.707
H-Index - 527
eISSN - 1521-4095
pISSN - 0935-9648
DOI - 10.1002/adma.201600839
Subject(s) - interlocking , materials science , ceramic , composite material , toughness , composite number , cloning (programming) , mechanical engineering , casting , ceramic composite , computer science , engineering , programming language
Ceramic/polymer composite equipped with 3D interlocking skeleton (3D IL) is developed through a simple freeze‐casting method, exhibiting exceptionally light weight, high strength, toughness, and shock resistance. Long‐range crack energy dissipation enabled by 3D interlocking structure is considered as the primary reinforcing mechanism for such superior properties. The smart composite design strategy should hold a place in developing future structural engineering materials.