Functionally graded materials (FGMs) and functionally graded structures (FGSs) are special
types of advanced composites with peculiar features and advantages. This article reviews …

Living organisms have ingeniously evolved functional gradients and heterogeneities to
create high-performance biological materials from a fairly limited choice of elements and …

Although biomimetic designs are expected to play a key role in exploring future structural
materials, facile fabrication of bulk biomimetic materials under ambient conditions remains a …

Designing and manufacturing multi-functional, lightweight and high-performance body
armour materials and assemblies have attracted intense attention recently due to fast …

Humans operate with a “theory of mind” with which they are able to understand that others'
actions are driven not by reality but by beliefs about reality, even when those beliefs are …

Tissue engineering has acquired remarkable attention as an alternative strategy to treat and
restore bone defects during recent years. A scaffold is a fundamental component for tissue …

The current approach to regulating mechanical properties of elastomeric materials is
predominately based on the exploratory mixing of different polymers, solvents, and fillers …

Additive manufacturing (AM) is a current technology undergoing rapid development that is
utilized in a wide variety of applications. In the field of biological and bioinspired materials …

Biological materials are typically multifunctional but many have evolved to optimize a chief
mechanical function. These functions include impact or fracture resistance, armor and …

Biomaterials play a critical role in engineering of tissue constructs, working as an artificial
extracellular matrix to support regeneration. Because the elastic stretchability is a major …