Recent Developments in Novel TPMS Lattice Materials: Design Optimization, Performance Control, and Applications in...

Area of Science:

• Materials Science
• Computational Mechanics
• Additive Manufacturing

Background:

• Triply Periodic Minimal Surfaces (TPMS) are mathematically defined structures with unique properties.
• Advancements in Additive Manufacturing (AM) have spurred interest in TPMS-based lattices.
• These lattices show promise for exceptional mechanical, thermal, and mass transfer applications.

Purpose of the Study:

• To provide a comprehensive review of TPMS-based lattice design, properties, optimization, and applications.
• To highlight strategies for multiscale optimization and the role of computational methods.
• To explore emerging integration of machine learning and multidisciplinary uses.

Main Methods:

• Review of design strategies including functional grading and hybridization.
• Analysis of performance in mechanical, thermal, and mass transfer domains.
• Discussion of topology optimization (TO) and machine learning integration.
• Examination of additive manufacturing technologies for TPMS fabrication.

Main Results:

• TPMS lattices demonstrate superior performance in heat dissipation, structural resistance, and biomimicry.
• Additive manufacturing enables precise and reproducible fabrication of complex TPMS geometries.
• Multiscale optimization is crucial for achieving optimal performance.

Conclusions:

• TPMS-based lattices represent a significant advancement in architected materials.
• Further research into unexplored areas is needed to fully realize their potential.
• Integration of advanced design, optimization, and manufacturing techniques is essential.