Abstract
Additive manufacturing (AM) of bio-inspired structures has gained significant attention in recent years due to its ability to create highly complex and customized products. A key application of this technology is in the development of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), which is essential for ensuring the safety and performance of athletes in various sports. This study focuses on designing and fabricating protective architected components using AM technology, with an emphasis on gradient structures that exhibit auxetic properties. These properties improve impact resistance, enhance wearability, and streamline the manufacturing process. The architected structures developed in this study can be tailored to provide varying levels of impact resistance and shape recovery, making them ideal for use in PPE. Ultimately, this research contributes to advancing the safety, comfort, and performance of bio-inspired structures in sports-related PPE.
| Original language | English |
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| Article number | 105649 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Journal | European Journal of Mechanics, A/Solids |
| Volume | 112 |
| Early online date | 25 Mar 2025 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Jul 2025 |
UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
Keywords
- UT-Hybrid-D
- Additive manufacturing
- Architected structures
- Auxetic design
- PPE
- 3D printing
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