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E3S Web Conf.
Volume 505, 2024
3rd International Conference on Applied Research and Engineering (ICARAE2023)
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Article Number | 01024 | |
Number of page(s) | 9 | |
Section | Materials Science | |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202450501024 | |
Published online | 25 March 2024 |
Bioinspired Composites a Review: Lessons from Nature for Materials Design and Performance
1 Department of Mechanical Engineering, GLA University, Mathura, UP, India
2 Department of Mechanical Engineering, Institute of Aeronautical Engineering, Hyderabad, Telangana
3 Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, India
4 Hilla University College, Babylon, Iraq
5 Department of Applied Sciences, New Horizon College of Engineering, Bangalore, India
6 Lloyd Institute of Engineering & Technology, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201306
* Corresponding author: pankaj.sonia@gla.ac.in
Bioinspired composites have become an increasingly popular area of research in materials science, as they offer a promising approach to developing high-performance materials. By drawing inspiration from the structures and properties of natural materials, researchers can design composites with enhanced mechanical, thermal, and other properties. This review article discusses the lessons that can be learned from nature for materials design and performance, with a focus on the structures and properties of biological materials such as bone, spider silk, and nacre. We explore the key mechanisms that give these materials their unique properties, including hierarchical structures, nanoscale building blocks, and interfacial interactions. By understanding these mechanisms, researchers can develop new materials with improved strength, toughness, and other desirable properties. We also discuss the potential applications of bioinspired composites in fields such as aerospace, engineering, and biomedical science. Overall, this review highlights the importance of nature as a source of inspiration for materials design and provides insights into the development of high-performance composites.
Key words: Bioinspired composite / Natural material / Mechanical properties / Biomedical science / Biological materials
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