A multifunctional lattice metamaterial inspired by lepidopteran scales. (IMAGE)

International Journal of Extreme Manufacturing

A multifunctional lattice metamaterial inspired by lepidopteran scales.

Caption

Inspired by the scale structures of lepidopteran insects, the multifunctional lattice metamaterial exhibits exceptional wave-field manipulation capabilities, enabling the integration of acoustic, mechanical, and electromagnetic functionalities within a unified architecture.

Credit

Jianbin Feng§, Jing Qiao§, Yingdan Wu, Guangyu Zhang and Longqiu Li*

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