Abstracts

Segmented elastomers such as polyurethane-urea (PUU) have attracted considerable research interest in the last decade due to their excellent high strain rate properties. Given the sheer number and structural diversity of potential molecules that can constitute the hard and soft segments in PUUs, a…

Mechanical metamaterials with rotating squares have attracted considerable attention due to their adjustable shape control, strength, and energy absorption characteristics. Prior research suggests that the load-bearing and energy absorption capacities of these structures can be tailored by varying the stiffness and/or thickness of the…