Designing Sensory and Adaptive Composite Materials

  • Magazine Article
  • TBMG-38245
Published December 01, 2020 by Tech Briefs Media Group in United States
Language:
  • English

Biological systems have developed structural motifs that allow these systems to resist mechanical deformation. On the molecular scale, biological catch bonds play a vital role in this functionality since these bonds effectively become stronger under deformation. Inserted into hybrid materials, biomimetic catch bonds could lead to composites that exhibit improved mechanical properties in response to an applied force.