Deformation and Energy Absorption of Auxetic Materials and Structures

Dear Colleagues,

Metamaterials exhibiting auxetic behavior is predicted to gain widespread importance in the near future, particularly in technology and healthcare. Hence, we propose special involvement of the scientific community in this direction. Today, it is known that achieving specific benefits of auxetics is not sufficient; rather, it requires experimental studies, the construction of models, and demonstrators. It is essential to demonstrate that auxetic structures can function in practice and create opportunities for their use. Auxetics must become real materials, not just computer graphics; therefore, it is high time to move them from the virtual realm to the real world.

We are pleased to invite you to contribute to this Special Issue which aims to present original auxetic structures and the real possibilities of their functioning in machine parts, sensors, and implants. Patent solutions are particularly welcome, although futuristic ideas supported by physical models are just as important.

Metamaterials with auxetic behavior should be introduced into the real world and not remain solely in the virtual world, which has so far been provided by simulations. Materials Science specialists are creating and crafting these materials, and they are expected to lead the way in the development and application of auxetics. Such mechanical metamaterials can now be mechanically tested, rather than being mechanically tested (simulations), as they are today, even though they do not exist in practice. This is precisely why they have not yet become commonplace in technology.

Such a clearly formulated goal of this Special Issue should be understood as the next step in the development of mechanical metamaterials, which play a significant role in the virtual world, evident in the impressive number of simulations and speculations regarding its applications.

The presented requirements, on the one hand, narrow the scope of research, because only simulation studies are not accepted, but on the other hand they give a chance to all tinkerers and inventors to write a scientific publication.

In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but not limited to) the following: machine and vehicle construction, medical technologies, sensor technology, and others. Regarding reviews, we are seeking discussions of potential solutions, which are known as speculations from simulation studies.

In line with current expectations, regarding the use of metamaterials with auxetic properties, the most important topic is the absorption of mechanical energy and their protective functions.

Other thematic proposals include structures useful in construction, machine and vehicle construction, and medical technologies. There are certainly other areas of technology and the natural environment where the authors' creativity can triumph.

Sincerely,

Prof. Dr. Julian Plewa
Guest Editor

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