Functional nano-architected mechanical metamaterials and devices
Abstract
Nano-architected mechanical metamaterials and devices integrate structural design with nanoscale effects to realize functions beyond intrinsic materials. Advances in additive manufacturing, lithography, and self-assembly enable coupling of mechanical, thermal, optical, acoustic, and sensing responses within a unified framework. This review highlights strategies for geometry-performance integration and discusses applications in electronics, robotics, and biomedicine. It also outlines future directions for multifunctional, intelligent systems with on-demand design capability.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Cellular and Composite Structures
Acoustic Wave Phenomena Research
Advanced Materials and Mechanics
Publication details
- Journal / source
- npj Metamaterials
- Publisher
- Springer Science and Business Media LLC
- Volume
- 2
- Issue
- 1
- Publication date
- 6 January 2026
- Language
- EN