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ReviewMaterials (Basel, Switzerland)2025

Engineering Metamaterials for Civil Infrastructure: From Acoustic Performance to Programmable Mechanical Responses.

Hao Wang, Shan Zhao, Chen Xu, Kai Sun, Runhua Fan

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Review in Materials (Basel, Switzerland), 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Hao WangCollege of Ocean Science and Engineering, Shanghai Maritime University, Shanghai 201306, China.
Shan ZhaoCollege of Ocean Science and Engineering, Shanghai Maritime University, Shanghai 201306, China.
Chen XuCollege of Ocean Science and Engineering, Shanghai Maritime University, Shanghai 201306, China.ORCID 0009-0000-8360-2522
Kai SunCollege of Ocean Science and Engineering, Shanghai Maritime University, Shanghai 201306, China.ORCID 0000-0001-7396-5813
Runhua FanCollege of Ocean Science and Engineering, Shanghai Maritime University, Shanghai 201306, China.

Funding

China Postdoctoral Science Foundation 2022M720110National Natural Science Foundation of China 42177129National Natural Science Foundation of China 42477203
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Metamaterials, characterized by engineered microstructures rather than chemical composition, are transforming civil infrastructure through their unique ability to achieve frequency-selective wave attenuation and programmable mechanical responses. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the applications of acoustic and mechanical metamaterials within civil engineering contexts. Acoustic metamaterials demonstrate significant potential for mitigating noise pollution in environments such as high-rise buildings, urban public areas, and transportation infrastructure by substantially enhancing sound insulation and noise reduction capabilities. Meanwhile, mechanical metamaterials, exhibiting advanced properties including shape memory, exceptional stiffness, and programmable functionality, offer novel strategies for improving structural resilience and seismic performance. Additionally, this article explores emerging opportunities in energy harvesting and adaptive infrastructure integration. Despite these advancements, critical challenges related to scalability, durability, and seamless integration with the existing infrastructure persist. Addressing these issues in future research will facilitate the advancement of sustainable, adaptive, and high-performance metamaterial solutions for modern civil infrastructure.

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acoustic performanceadaptive infrastructureenergy harvestingmechanical propertiesmetamaterials

Identifiers

PMID40942457
PMCPMC12429053

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