Magnetically actuated functional gradient nanocomposites for strong and ultra-durable biomimetic interfaces/surfaces

  • Zhengzhi Wang*
  • , Xiaoming Shi
  • , Houbing Huang
  • , Chenmin Yao
  • , Wen Xie
  • , Cui Huang
  • , Ping Gu
  • , Xingqiao Ma
  • , Zuoqi Zhang
  • , Long Qing Chen
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Magnetically-actuated functional gradient nanocomposites can be locally modulated to generate unprecedented mechanical gradients applied to various interfaces and surfaces following the design principles of natural biological materials. Several thus-far-inaccessible biomimics including a strong and ultra-durable interface mimicking the tooth dentin-enamel junction, a wear-resistant and long-lasting surface coating mimicking biological skins, and flexible yet structurally-stable micropillars mimicking the adhesive setae of insects are demonstrated.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)869-877
Number of pages9
JournalMaterials Horizons
Volume4
Issue number5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Sept 2017
Externally publishedYes

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