Lessons from nature: 3D printed bio-inspired porous structures for impact energy absorption – A review

As a result of their mechanical characteristics, biological structures often provide inspiration for the development of high-performance mechanical structures. Nevertheless, traditional production processes are often incapable of precisely reproducing the intricate and exquisite nature of biological systems. Modern additive manufacturing techniques provide a pathway to the creation of materials with complex patterns that are inspired by biological processes. In this paper, we identify the different types of biomimetic porous structures seen in nature, many of which are composite structures, and categorise them. We also identify the natural species with porous structures and illustrate their functions. In…

• CS
  Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation

  Award: 50083835
• UO
  University of New South Wales Canberra at Australian Defence Force Academy
• UO
  University of New South Wales

  Award: 5343733