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Characterizing Dissipative Elastic Metamaterials Produced by Additive Manufacturing
Published on: June 28, 2024
Topics in the mathematical design of materials
Xian Chen1, Irene Fonseca2, Miha Ravnik3,4
1Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Pokfulam, Hong Kong.
Abstract:
We present a perspective on several current research directions relevant to the mathematical design of new materials. We discuss: (i) design problems for phase-transforming and shape-morphing materials, (ii) epitaxy as an approach of central importance in the design of advanced semiconductor materials, (iii) selected design problems in soft matter, (iv) mathematical problems in magnetic materials, (v) some open problems in liquid crystals and soft materials and (vi) mathematical problems on liquid crystal colloids. The presentation combines topics from soft and hard condensed matter, with specific focus on those design themes where mathematical approaches could possibly lead to exciting progress. This article is part of the theme issue 'Topics in mathematical design of complex materials'.
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