Mechanical engineers in the Meza Research Group at the University of Washington draw inspiration from natural structures to develop new materials.
Q&A: A UW materials lab probes the mysteries of toughness at the nanoscale
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Revolutionizing Sustainable Materials: Strain Learning Metamaterials Inspired by Nature
Imagine a material that can be stretched and pulled out of shape that not only returns to its original shape but also grows stiffer and stronger each time. University of Washington researchers have developed a new “strain learning” metamaterial. Inspired by how nature strengthens materials—like how bones repair themselves or how spider silk becomes stronger when stressed—this innovation could significantly impact industries that rely on durable, adaptable materials, especially medicine.
Empowering STEM students with nanotechnology insights
Sunscreen, computers, food, medicine — teensy, tiny nano-engineered materials are in common, everyday items that most people don’t think much about. Applications of nanomaterials are wide and varied — a revolution in modern industry.