Materials Proceedings, Volume 20, Issue 1

The design of functional paper coatings with excellent barrier properties, including water repellence, anti-microbial properties, and recyclability, is highly demanded in view of the sustainable use of paper as flexible substrates for various industr...

A computational fluid dynamics-based study of a corrugated wing section inspired by the dragonfly wing was performed for a low Reynolds number (10’000), focusing on gliding flight. The aerodynamic characteristics are compared to those of a typi...

In line with Sustainable Development Goal 9 (sustainable industrialisation and innovation), environmentally responsible engineering designs in modern robotics should consider factors such as renewability, sustainability, and biodegradability. The rob...

While commercially available lightweight “stab-proof” apparel exists, it offers little resistance to true stabbing as it is primarily designed to withstand slash attacks. Yet, crimes involving the use of a knife or sharp instrument have c...

This study investigates the dynamic response and damage characteristics of cornstalk-inspired lightweight structures. Specimens were fabricated via 3D printing using Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) as the chosen thermoplastic due to its toughne...

This paper investigates the impact performance of a hybrid scale–tissue structure inspired by elasmoid fish scales. Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) acted as the hard scales, whereas thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) mimicked the soft tissu...

Electronic skin (e-skin) is an innovative technology characterized by its flexibility, stretchability, and self-healing properties, designed to biomimic the functionalities of human or animal skin. This technology is well-suited for applications in r...

Our study considered porous Bouligand structured polymer, comprising polymer fibres with porous spaces between them. These are more complicated structures than the non-porous Bouligand, since the addition of porosity into the material creates a secon...

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