Small September 2020 PMID 32715617

Folding at the Microscale: Enabling Multifunctional 3D Origami-Architected Metamaterials.

Zhaowen Lin, Larissa S Novelino, Heming Wei, Nicolas A Alderete, Glaucio H Paulino, Horacio D Espinosa, Sridhar Krishnaswamy

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The discussions vividly praise the breakthrough nature of the study, with phrases like 'unprecedented properties' and 'smallest origami metamaterial,' reflecting excitement and recognition of its potential impact. Words like 'game-changer' and references to publishing in notable journals underscore the high regard and perceived relevance of this research.

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Most discussions praise the novelty and significance of the research, indicating strong consensus on its positive contributions.

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Posts express high enthusiasm and curiosity, especially highlighting the unique properties and potential applications of the microscale origami metamaterials.

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Discussions emphasize that this research could be transformative for engineering and materials science, reflecting high perceived impact.

Abstract in brief

  • This article discusses how microscopic origami-inspired structures, made using advanced fabrication techniques, can create metamaterials with unique and highly tunable mechanical properties like stiffness, shape recovery, and auxeticity, which is the ability to expand laterally when stretched.
  • The research highlights the potential of these microscale origami metamaterials for applications requiring compact, flexible, and adaptable materials, thanks to features like multistability and reversible changes in properties during deformation.
  • Overall, the study demonstrates that origami-based design principles can be effectively scaled down to create multifunctional materials with promising uses in engineering and technology, emphasizing the versatility and power of origami at small scales.]

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Zhigang Suo
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Mira Behn
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Abstract: Folding at the Microscale: Enabling Multifunctional 3D Origami‐Architected Metamaterials https://t.co/TjnD2FV3BN

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Changyong (Chase) CAO
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Mira Behn
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Abstract: Folding at the Microscale: Enabling Multifunctional 3D Origami‐Architected Metamaterials https://t.co/TjnD2FV3BN

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Dr. Sattwick Haldar
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Origami engineering at small scales with 3D direct laser writing #metamaterials @ghpaulino @NorthwesternEng @CEEatGT Read the article: https://t.co/8BlRWTKf5T https://t.co/drTDbBGwXO

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Jonathan Valdez
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RT @ghpaulino: Our smallest origami metamaterial, with unprecedented properties, has just been published in the Journal SMALL https://t.co/…

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Larissa Novelino
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Jul 29, 2020 · 7 shares · 51 followers View post →
Bhagyashree Prabhune
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Jul 28, 2020 · 7 shares · 114 followers View post →
Changyong (Chase) CAO
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RT @ghpaulino: Our smallest origami metamaterial, with unprecedented properties, has just been published in the Journal SMALL https://t.co/…

Jul 27, 2020 · 7 shares · 1,510 followers View post →
Tuo Zhao
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RT @ghpaulino: Our smallest origami metamaterial, with unprecedented properties, has just been published in the Journal SMALL https://t.co/…

Jul 27, 2020 · 7 shares · 447 followers View post →
Zhigang Suo
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RT @ghpaulino: Our smallest origami metamaterial, with unprecedented properties, has just been published in the Journal SMALL https://t.co/…

Jul 27, 2020 · 7 shares · 27,441 followers View post →
Glaucio H. Paulino
@ghpaulino · X

Our smallest origami metamaterial, with unprecedented properties, has just been published in the Journal SMALL https://t.co/tmrAJ95aks https://t.co/NEwwPQrJvk

Jul 27, 2020 · 33 likes · 7 shares · 1,344 followers View post →
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