British and Italian researchers are exploring the deformation mechanisms that cause 3D printed materials to fail under strain, which may help create stronger, lighter plastics.
This research provides insight into the delicate balance of structural factors at play in the design and construction of lattice materials, which are honeycomb-like porous structures that combine the characteristics of light weight, high strength and strong energy absorption.
, (Photo source: Advanced Materials Technologies) According to foreign media reports, the team developed a design parameter called the “enhancement factor.
” This provides a reliable way to predict how to fine-tune new lattice designs to minimize structural defects and fully improve performance.
Related papers were published in the journal “Advanced Materials Technologies”.
Among them, new guidance and suggestions for 3D printing based on the team’s research results can help materials researchers develop new and strong 3D printed lattices with advanced properties.
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