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ArticleBiomimetics (Basel, Switzerland)2025

Advanced Modular Honeycombs with Biomimetic Density Gradients for Superior Energy Dissipation.

Yong Dong, Jie He, Dongtao Wang, Dazhi Luo, Yanghui Zeng, Haixia Feng, Xizhen You, Lumin Shen

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Article in Biomimetics (Basel, Switzerland), 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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8 authors.

Yong DongCollege of Intelligent Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering, Hunan Institute of Technology, Hengyang 421002, China.
Jie HeCollege of Intelligent Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering, Hunan Institute of Technology, Hengyang 421002, China.
Dongtao WangSchool of Vehicle Engineering, Hunan Automotive Engineering Vocational University, Zhuzhou 412009, China.
Dazhi LuoZhuzhou Elite ElectroMechanical Co., Ltd., Zhuzhou 410004, China.
Yanghui ZengZhuzhou Elite ElectroMechanical Co., Ltd., Zhuzhou 410004, China.
Haixia FengBusiness School, Shanghai Sanda University, Shanghai 201209, China.
Xizhen YouBeijing New Energy Vehicle Co., Ltd., Beijing 102606, China.
Lumin ShenCollege of Intelligent Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering, Hunan Institute of Technology, Hengyang 421002, China.

Funding

Hunan Institute of Technology Scientific Research Startup Fund HQ24005Hunan Provincial Department of Education's Outstanding Young Scientist Research Project 24B0831Hunan Provincial Department of Education's Outstanding Young Scientist Research Project 24B1026Hunan Provincial Natural Science Foundation 2023JJ60216Key Research and Development Program of Hunan Province 2024JK2042National College Students' Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training Program S202411528061the Enterprise Collaborative Project HYW-2023-364
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Abstract

The honeycomb configuration has been widely adopted in numerous sectors owing to its superior strength-to-weight ratio, rigidity, and outstanding energy absorption properties, attracting substantial academic attention and research interest. This study introduces a biomimetic modular honeycomb configuration inspired by the variable-density biological enhancement characteristics of tree stem tissues. This study examined the out-of-plane compressive behavior and mechanical characteristics of modular honeycomb structures. A numerical model of the modular honeycomb was constructed utilizing finite element technology, enabling simulation studies at varying impact velocities. The improved weight-bearing and impact-absorbing properties of modular honeycomb structures are investigated using theoretical analysis and computer simulations. It also scrutinizes the effects of boundary and matching conditions on the honeycomb's performance. The results indicate that adjusting the thickness of the walls in both the matrix honeycomb and sub-honeycomb structures can substantially improve their resistance to low-velocity out-of-plane compression impacts. Furthermore, the energy absorption capacity of modular honeycombs during high-velocity impacts is significantly influenced by multiple factors: the impact velocity, the density of the honeycomb structure, and the distribution of wall thickness within the sub-honeycomb and the primary honeycomb matrix. Notably, the modular honeycomb with an optimally designed structure demonstrates superior high-speed impact resistance compared to conventional honeycombs of equivalent density. These insights underscore the potential for advanced honeycomb designs to further advance material performance in structural applications.

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energy absorptionenhanced mechanical propertymodular honeycombout-plane

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PMID40277620
PMCPMC12025096

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