The material is 50% stronger than a similarly strong alloy at the same density used in the aerospace industry.
Researchers at RMIT University in Australia have created a new metamaterial that offers levels of strength and lightness. It is created using 3D printing and can be used in various industries, including medicine, aviation and astronautics. This is discussed in Advanced Materials.
The metamaterial is made of an ordinary titanium alloy. It has a unique lattice structure, which makes it surprisingly durable.
During its creation, the authors were inspired by nature and paid attention to the structure of water lilies and corals. This allows them to form an effective combination of lightness and strength.
To create this material, the researchers used a 3D printing method using laser powder bed fusion. The result is a complex structure with high precision.
“The resulting material, with a double lattice structure, has a unique ability to resist splintering due to uniform stress distribution. However, despite the potential advantages of this material, its production requires special technology that is not yet available,” the scientists added.
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