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Peng Jiang^1,2, Shushan Zhang^1,2, Heng Yang^1,2

¹State Key Laboratory of Explosion Science and Technology, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China.

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Inspired by nature, a novel convex interface slide design significantly enhances energy absorption and reusability in materials, outperforming traditional methods for aerospace applications.

Keywords:

architected structures energy absorption friction interface reusable planetary lander self-recoverable

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Area of Science:

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Mechanical Engineering
Biomimetics

Background:

Designing reusable energy absorbers, crucial for aerospace applications like planetary landers, faces limitations with current methods using tilted or curved beams due to restricted energy absorption and strength.
Nature-inspired solutions offer potential advancements, as exemplified by the impact resistance of *Phlorodes diabolicus*.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce a novel convex interface slide design strategy for enhanced energy absorption and reusability.
To overcome the limitations of existing energy absorber designs.

Main Methods:

The study proposes a convex interface slide design strategy, drawing inspiration from the elytral structure of *Phlorodes diabolicus*.
This design leverages friction interface, geometry, and bending elasticity.
A theoretical model was developed to predict mechanical behavior and energy absorption performance.

Main Results:

The convex interface slide design demonstrated over 270% higher energy absorption capacity per unit volume compared to curved beams.
The design facilitates integration with other structures, enabling diverse shapes and self-recoverability.
A theoretical model was successfully developed for performance prediction.

Conclusions:

The convex interface slide strategy offers a significant advancement in reusable energy absorption.
This biomimetic approach opens new avenues for designing high-performance energy-absorbing structures for aerospace and other fields.
The design's versatility allows for multi-functional applications and improved material resilience.