Adjustable positive and negative hygrothermal expansion metamaterial inspired by the Maltese cross
A metamaterial that can manifest both positive and negative coefficients of moisture and thermal expansion is presented herein, based on inspiration from the Maltese cross. Each unit of the metamaterial consists of a pair of equal-armed crosses pin-joined at their junctions to permit rotation, but e...
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Language: | English |
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The Royal Society
2021-08-01
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Series: | Royal Society Open Science |
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Online Access: | https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/rsos.210593 |