Bio-inspired layer-by-layer assembled hybrid films for improvement of mechanical properties

Simultaneous Enhancements of UV Resistance and Mechanical Properties of Polypropylene by Incorporation of Dopamine-Modified Clay

(2013) Si Lei Phua et al.   ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces

Reinforcement of Polyether Polyurethane with Dopamine-Modified Clay: The Role of Interfacial Hydrogen Bonding

(2012) Si Lei Phua et al.   ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces

Gold Nanoparticle Functionalized Artificial Nacre: Facile in Situ Growth of Nanoparticles on Montmorillonite Nanosheets, Self-Assembly, and Their Multiple Properties

(2012) Hong-Bin Yao et al.   ACS Nano

Hierarchical assembly of micro-/nano-building blocks: bio-inspired rigid structural functional materials

(2011) Hong-Bin Yao et al.   CHEMICAL SOCIETY REVIEWS

The conflicts between strength and toughness

(2011) Robert O. Ritchie   NATURE MATERIALS

High-Nanofiller-Content Graphene Oxide-Polymer Nanocomposites via Vacuum-Assisted Self-Assembly

(2010) Karl W. Putz et al.   ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS

Mechanical properties of the elemental nanocomponents of nacre structure

(2010) Ph. Stempflé et al.   Materials Science & Engineering C-Materials for Biological Applications

Strong and ductile platelet-reinforced polymer films inspired by nature: Microstructure and mechanical properties

(2009) Lorenz J. Bonderer et al.   JOURNAL OF MATERIALS RESEARCH

Fishing for compliance

(2008) Klaus D. Jandt   NATURE MATERIALS

Materials design principles of ancient fish armour

(2008) Benjamin J. F. Bruet et al.   NATURE MATERIALS

MATERIALS SCIENCE: Bioinspired Structural Materials

(2008) C. Ortiz et al.   SCIENCE

Bioinspired Design and Assembly of Platelet Reinforced Polymer Films

(2008) L. J. Bonderer et al.   SCIENCE