3D-printing and mechanics of bio-inspired articulated and multi-material structures

Porter, Michael M.; Ravikumar, N.; Barthelat, François; Martini, Roberto

doi:10.1016/j.jmbbm.2016.12.016

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“…However, the fabrication of bioinspired flexible armors, for a long time, is restricted due to the limited capability of the traditional fabrication technology. The recent development of 3D‐printing technology allows researchers to build models of complicated bioinspired structures . Consequently, the 3D‐printed mechanics reinforced structures can be designed based on the mechanics of the natural biological systems.…”

Section: Bioinspired Mechanics Reinforced Structures By 3d Printingmentioning

confidence: 99%

Recent Progress in Biomimetic Additive Manufacturing Technology: From Materials to Functional Structures

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Nature has developed high-performance materials and structures over millions of years of evolution and provides valuable sources of inspiration for the design of next-generation structural materials, given the variety of excellent mechanical, hydrodynamic, optical, and electrical properties. Biomimicry, by learning from nature's concepts and design principles, is driving a paradigm shift in modern materials science and technology. However, the complicated structural architectures in nature far exceed the capability of traditional design and fabrication technologies, which hinders the progress of biomimetic study and its usage in engineering systems. Additive manufacturing (three-dimensional (3D) printing) has created new opportunities for manipulating and mimicking the intrinsically multiscale, multimaterial, and multifunctional structures in nature. Here, an overview of recent developments in 3D printing of biomimetic reinforced mechanics, shape changing, and hydrodynamic structures, as well as optical and electrical devices is provided. The inspirations are from various creatures such as nacre, lobster claw, pine cone, flowers, octopus, butterfly wing, fly eye, etc., and various 3D-printing technologies are discussed. Future opportunities for the development of biomimetic 3D-printing technology to fabricate next-generation functional materials and structures in mechanical, electrical, optical, and biomedical engineering are also outlined.

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Section: Bioinspired Mechanics Reinforced Structures By 3d Printingmentioning

confidence: 99%

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“…They are covered by a dentine layer and a hard outer layer of vitrodentine. The exposed surface is covered with a hard enamel layer (Porter et al, 2017), which Young's modulus, measured using indentations, ranges from approximately 3 to 6 GPa and 70 to 120 GPa, respectively (Bajaj and Arola, 2009). The scales are supported by spines attached to a rectangular basal plate that rests on the skin ( Figure 2).…”

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Numerical analysis for design of bioinspired ceramic modular armors for ballistic protections

González-Albuixech

Rodríguez-Millán

Ito

et al. 2018

International Journal of Damage Mechanics

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The exigent requirements for personal protections in terms of energy absorption and ergonomics have led to increasing interest in bioinspired protections. This work focuses on the numerical analysis of ballistic behavior of different bioinspired geometries under impact loadings. Ceramic armors based on ganoid fish scales (the type exhibited by gars, bichirs and reedfishes), placoid fish scales (characterizing sharks and rays) and armadillo natural protection have been considered. Different impact conditions are studied, including perpendicular and oblique impacts to surface protection, different yaw angle, and multiple impacts. Main conclusion is related to the improved efficiency of modular armors against multiple shots exhibiting more localized damage and crack arrest properties. Moreover, its potential ergonomic is a promising characteristic justifying a deeper study.

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“…In addition, to support and promote the growth and differentiation of specific cells, an ideal scaffold requires careful control of the material's structure in the range of nanometers to centimeters, and some natural materials with complex structure exist in nature, which provides ideas for the design of ideal scaffolds [2]. These natural materials, such as mammal bones, abalone pearl layers and fish scales, which are composed of multi-layer biominerals and biopolymers, have complex microstructure, which can control the crack growth and fracture in three-dimensional (3D) direction, producing much more strength and toughness than their constituent materials [3][4][5]. Jellyfish and sea anemones, with a water content of up to 90%, show that their gelatinous bodies exhibit exciting mechanical properties and are able to respond quickly to various environmental stimuli [6][7][8].…”

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Bio-Inspired Hydrogels via 3D Bioprinting

Wang¹,

Deng²,

Shavandi³

2021

Biomimetics

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Many soft tissues of the human body such as cartilages, muscles, and ligaments are mainly composed of biological hydrogels possessing excellent mechanical properties and delicate structures. Nowadays, bio-inspired hydrogels have been intensively explored due to their promising potential applications in tissue engineering. However, the traditional manufacturing technology is challenging to produce the bio-inspired hydrogels, and the typical biological composite topologies of bio-inspired hydrogels are accessible completed using 3D bioprinting at micrometer resolution. In this chapter, the 3D bioprinting techniques used for the fabrication of bio-inspired hydrogels were summarized, and the materials used were outlined. This chapter also focuses on the applications of bio-inspired hydrogels fabricated using available 3D bioprinting technologies. The development of 3D bioprinting techniques in the future would bring us closer to the fabrication capabilities of living organisms, which would be widely used in biomedical applications.

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3D-printing and mechanics of bio-inspired articulated and multi-material structures

Cited by 71 publications

References 133 publications

Recent Progress in Biomimetic Additive Manufacturing Technology: From Materials to Functional Structures

Recent Progress in Biomimetic Additive Manufacturing Technology: From Materials to Functional Structures

Numerical analysis for design of bioinspired ceramic modular armors for ballistic protections

Bio-Inspired Hydrogels via 3D Bioprinting

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