Magnetically actuated functional gradient nanocomposites for strong and ultra-durable biomimetic interfaces/surfaces. Issue 5 (23rd June 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Wang, Zhengzhi; Shi, Xiaoming; Huang, Houbing; Yao, Chenmin; Xie, Wen; Huang, Cui; Gu, Ping; Ma, Xingqiao; Zhang, Zuoqi; Chen, Long-Qing
• Is Part Of: Materials horizons. Volume 4:Issue 5(2017:Sep.)
• Page Start: 869
• Page End: 877
• Publication Date: 2017-06-23
• Subjects: Materials -- Research -- Periodicals; 543.0284
• DOI: 10.1039/c7mh00223h
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2051-6347

Abstract

Abstract : Magnetically-actuated functional gradient nanocomposites can be locally programmed to generate unprecedented mechanical gradients applied to various bioinspired load-bearing materials. Abstract : Magnetically-actuated functional gradient nanocomposites can be locally modulated to generate unprecedented mechanical gradients applied to various interfaces and surfaces following the design principles of natural biological materials. Several thus-far-inaccessible biomimics including a strong and ultra-durable interface mimicking the tooth dentin–enamel junction, a wear-resistant and long-lasting surface coating mimicking biological skins, and flexible yet structurally-stable micropillars mimicking the adhesive setae of insects are demonstrated.