Bioinspired architectures are effective in enhancing the mechanical properties of materials,
yet are difficult to construct in metallic systems. The structure-property relationships of …

Biocomposite systems evolve to superior structural strategies in adapting to their living
environments, using limited materials to form functionality superior to their inherent …

Biological materials, although composed of meager minerals and biopolymers, often exhibit
amazing mechanical properties far beyond their components due to hierarchically ordered …

Generating electricity from salinity‐gradient waters with nanofluidic structures is a promising
approach for achieving zero‐emission energy goals and addressing escalating energy …

The imitation of natural and biological structures for the manufacturing of artificial materials
provides a series of feasible pathways towards designing materials with excellent …

Nutshells achieve remarkable properties by optimizing structure and chemistry at different
hierarchical levels. Probing nutshells from the cellular down to the nano-and molecular level …

Twisted fiber-reinforced structures that resemble plywood, also called Bouligand structures,
are widely observed biological materials in organisms such as lobsters, crabs, mantis …

The crack modes and toughening strategies of 3D printed double-helicoidal (DH)
composites were fully characterized by performing quasi-static three-point bending …

Leafcutter ant colonies are divided into castes with the individuals performing different tasks,
based mostly on size. With the mandibles, the small minims care for the brood or the fungus …

Through natural selection processes, refined biological materials could be created that
adapt to various environments and exhibit specific functions. Such materials include typical …