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  • Materials Science
  • Geology
  • Biomimetics

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  • Biomimetic materials design traditionally draws inspiration from biological structures.
  • Inanimate natural patterns, particularly from Earth's lithosphere, offer a largely untapped source for materials innovation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce and advocate for the "lithomimetics" paradigm in materials design.
  • To demonstrate the potential of lithospheric patterns for creating novel architectured materials.

Main Methods:

  • Investigating structural patterns within the Earth's lithosphere.
  • Utilizing established severe plastic deformation processes to emulate these lithospheric patterns.
  • Exploring the application of these emulated patterns in architectured materials.

Main Results:

  • Identified diverse structural patterns in the lithosphere suitable for materials design.
  • Successfully emulated certain lithospheric patterns using severe plastic deformation.
  • Established a viable link between lithospheric structures and advanced materials fabrication.

Conclusions:

  • Lithomimetics presents a promising new avenue for designing advanced architectured materials.
  • Inspiration from the lithosphere, combined with severe plastic deformation, can lead to novel material properties and functionalities.