Advanced Polymers

Quasi-static and dynamic mechanical response of Strombus gigas (conch) shells

“…The modern approach to design, as described by Ashby [1], integrates the selection of materials into the structure. The design of hierarchically organized materials is an important contemporary research area [2,3], and biological structural systems are excellent models [4] for advanced materials, yet to be developed.…”

Challenges for Natural Monomers and Polymers: Novel Design Strategies and Engineering to Develop Advanced Polymers

“…Even today these discoveries are the basis of many modern industries based on natural polymers that produce standard materials with a definite specification. One of the most significant developments that has revolutionized polymer science and technology is the generation of knowledge and techniques to control the size, shape and structure of polymers to suit a set of properties and functions for a particular application [1][2][3]. There have been many attempts to apply this information to natural monomers and polymers to achieve desired property profiles with varying degrees of success which have given/are giving it a new outlook as a possible alternative source for the production of polymers [1][2][3].…”

“…One of the most significant developments that has revolutionized polymer science and technology is the generation of knowledge and techniques to control the size, shape and structure of polymers to suit a set of properties and functions for a particular application [1][2][3]. There have been many attempts to apply this information to natural monomers and polymers to achieve desired property profiles with varying degrees of success which have given/are giving it a new outlook as a possible alternative source for the production of polymers [1][2][3]. This paper discusses the emerging concepts such as 'bio-inspired' polymer design and 'syntheticallyinspired' material development in synergy at the synthetic-bio-interface based on natural monomers and polymers to generate a knowledge-based design methodology that integrates materials synthesis, process and manufacturing options with eco efficiency.…”

“…A host of polymers with unprecedented qualities and functions were designed, characterized and put to use [1][2][3][4]. However, these great strides in development of synthetics adversely affected natural polymer industries [5].…”

Dynamic deformation and fragmentation response of maraging steel linear cellular alloy

“…Significant research and applications of metal foams and cellular materials has focused on their ability to absorb mechanical energy [1][2][3][4]. Linear Cellular Alloys (LCAs), low-density metal honeycomb-type structures, fabricated using novel powder extrusion technology followed by direct reduction methods have been recently developed with a wide variety of cell structures [5][6].…”