Matrix-directed mineralization for bulk structural materials
Mineral-based bulk structural materials (MBSMs) are known for their long history and
extensive range of usage. The inherent brittleness of minerals poses a major problem to the …
extensive range of usage. The inherent brittleness of minerals poses a major problem to the …
Multifunctional nacre-like materials
Nacre, the iridescent inner layer of seashells, displays an exceptional combination of
strength and toughness due to its 'brick-wall'architecture. Significant research has been …
strength and toughness due to its 'brick-wall'architecture. Significant research has been …
Impact-resistant materials inspired by the mantis shrimp's dactyl club
RP Behera, H Le Ferrand - Matter, 2021 - cell.com
Mantis shrimps use their dactyl club to strike multiple high-velocity impacts against stiff and
hard surfaces. To sustain the loads and dissipate energy, their club has evolved a complex …
hard surfaces. To sustain the loads and dissipate energy, their club has evolved a complex …
3D printing of layered ceramic/carbon fiber composite with improved toughness
Strong and tough ceramic materials are required for many structural applications, however,
these properties tend to be mutually exclusive in many man-made ceramic materials …
these properties tend to be mutually exclusive in many man-made ceramic materials …
[HTML][HTML] Microstructural design for elastic wave attenuation in 3D printed nacre-like bioinspired metamaterials lightened with hollow platelets
In this work, the wave propagation properties of lightened bioinspired composite materials
are investigated. A new lightened nacre-like microstructure is proposed demonstrating that …
are investigated. A new lightened nacre-like microstructure is proposed demonstrating that …
Magnetic slip casting for dense and textured ceramics: A review of current achievements and issues
H Le Ferrand - Journal of the European Ceramic Society, 2021 - Elsevier
Ceramic materials are ubiquitous in technologies operating under high mechanical, thermal
or chemical constrains. Research in ceramic processing aims at creating ceramics with …
or chemical constrains. Research in ceramic processing aims at creating ceramics with …
[HTML][HTML] Additive manufacturing of highly textured alumina ceramics
In this work we demonstrate the feasibility of fabricating textured alumina employing a
lithography-based ceramic manufacturing process. The combination of vat rotation and …
lithography-based ceramic manufacturing process. The combination of vat rotation and …
Nature inspired emerging sensing technology: Recent progress and perspectives
Biological systems include several well-known patterns with different forms and dimensions
(nano to macro) such as cracks, whiskers, hierarchical, interlocked, porous, and bristle-like …
(nano to macro) such as cracks, whiskers, hierarchical, interlocked, porous, and bristle-like …
Nacre-like ceramics-based phase change composites for concurrent efficient solar-to-thermal conversion and rapid energy storage
X Liu, Y Song, Q Xu, Q Luo, Y Tian, C Dang… - Solar Energy Materials …, 2021 - Elsevier
Directly absorbing sunlight and on-site storing thermal energy via phase change processes
are promising to achieve efficient and fast solar-to-thermal energy storage. However, the …
are promising to achieve efficient and fast solar-to-thermal energy storage. However, the …
Nacre-like ceramic composites: Properties, functions and fabrication in the context of dental restorations
H Le Ferrand, BT Goh, SH Teoh - Acta Biomaterialia, 2024 - Elsevier
Dental restorations are in increasing demand, yet their success rate strongly decreases after
5–10 years post-implantation, attributed in part to mismatching properties with the …
5–10 years post-implantation, attributed in part to mismatching properties with the …