Hierarchical materials: Background and perspectives

  • Leon Mishnaevsky
  • , Michael Tsapatsis

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Abstract

Hierarchical design draws inspiration from analysis of biological materials and has opened new possibilities for enhancing performance and enabling new functionalities and extraordinary properties. With the development of nanotechnology, the necessary technological requirements for the manufacturing of hierarchical materials are advancing at a fast pace, opening new challenges and opportunities. This article presents an overview of possible applications of and perspectives on hierarchical materials.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)661-664
Number of pages4
JournalMRS Bulletin
Volume41
Issue number9
DOIs
StatePublished - Sep 1 2016

Bibliographical note

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Copyright © Materials Research Society 2016.

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
    SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure

Keywords

  • composite
  • microstructure
  • nanostructure

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