Abstract
Biomaterials,often imparted time-dependent mechanical properties,which are promising in fields rang-ing from sensors to robotics.Here,a facile method was proposed to fabricate post-tunable mechanical properties composites based on hydrogels and ceramic nanofiller.The wide tunable range of Young's modulus(27.3 kPa to 3.5 GPa)and ultimate stress(173 kPa to 102 MPa)can be achieved by combin-ing solvent absorption and evaporation process with platelets reinforcement effect.Additionally,a large fracture toughness(~32,000 J m-2)is obtained as a result of the nacre-liked"brick and mortar"structure introduced by shear force during fabrication.The superior flexibility and designability of this material were demonstrated via actuators,portable structure,and metamaterials.Above all,this study provides a new thought to fabricate tough materials with post-tunable mechanical properties.
基金项目
Guangdong Provincial Department of Science and Technology(Key-Area Research and Development Program of Guangdong Province)(2020B090923002)
Shenzhen-Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Cooperation Zone Shenzhen Park Project(HZQB-KCZYB-2020030)
国家重点研发计划(2017YFA0204403)
Hong Kong Innovation and Technology Commission via the Hong Kong Branch of National Precious Metals Material Engineering Res()
JLFS-RGC-joint Laboratory Funding Scheme(Reference JLFS/E-103/18)