Issue 5, 2017

Magnetically actuated functional gradient nanocomposites for strong and ultra-durable biomimetic interfaces/surfaces

Abstract

Magnetically-actuated functional gradient nanocomposites can be locally modulated to generate unprecedented mechanical gradients applied to various interfaces and surfaces following the design principles of natural biological materials. Several thus-far-inaccessible biomimics including a strong and ultra-durable interface mimicking the tooth dentin–enamel junction, a wear-resistant and long-lasting surface coating mimicking biological skins, and flexible yet structurally-stable micropillars mimicking the adhesive setae of insects are demonstrated.

Graphical abstract: Magnetically actuated functional gradient nanocomposites for strong and ultra-durable biomimetic interfaces/surfaces

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Article information

Article type
Communication
Submitted
11 Apr 2017
Accepted
12 Jun 2017
First published
13 Jun 2017

Mater. Horiz., 2017,4, 869-877

Magnetically actuated functional gradient nanocomposites for strong and ultra-durable biomimetic interfaces/surfaces

Z. Wang, X. Shi, H. Huang, C. Yao, W. Xie, C. Huang, P. Gu, X. Ma, Z. Zhang and L. Chen, Mater. Horiz., 2017, 4, 869 DOI: 10.1039/C7MH00223H

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