Beihang University – TechConnect Briefs

Bioinspired Layered Materials with Superior Mechanical Performance Via Interface Design

Cheng Q., Jiang L., Tang Z., Beihang University, CN

After billions of years of evolution, the natural nacre, consisting of almost 95 vol% inorganic plates (aragonite calcium carbonate) and 5 vol% organic macromolecules (elastic biopolymer), shows a unique combination of the remarkable strength and [...]

Bio-Inspired Multi-gradient Structure Surfaces for Water Collection/Repellency

Zheng Y., Beihang University, CN

Biological surfaces with micro- and nanostructures display unique wetting functions. Since spider silk collects water through a combination of multiple gradients in a periodic spindle-knot structure after wet-rebuilding process, a series of functional fibers with [...]

1D Multi-Structured Micro/nanomaterials with Special Wettability

Zhao Y., Beihang University, CN

With the progresses in material sciences, the generation of microscopic materials experiences an architectural evolution process from simple to complex. The complex interior structures will enable such materials a number of potential applications. Here we [...]

Ultratough Artificial Nacre Based on Conjugated Cross-linked Graphene Oxide

Cheng Q., Beihang University, CN

In this work, inspired by the relationship of excellent toughness and hierarchical nano-/micro-scale structure of natural nacre, we developed a novel strategy for fabricating the integration of ultratough and high strength artificial nacre based on [...]