In situ mechanical characterization of functional and architected materials
Jin, Hanxun ; Chen, Ming ; Kagias, Matias LU
; Abi Ghanem, Maroun
; Zhang, Boyu
and Espinosa, Horacio D
(2026)
In Nature Materials
25(6).
p.903-921
- Abstract
Recent advances in instrumentation have sparked a transformative journey in materials science, providing insights into the intricate relationship between processing, structure and properties. Among them, cutting-edge in situ micro- and nanoscale mechanical characterization methods, equipped with exceptional spatial and temporal resolution, such as instrumented electron microscopy, X-ray imaging and opto-acoustic techniques, have opened new frontiers in the study of emerging functional and architected materials, including low-dimensional materials, bio-inspired materials and three-dimensional architected metamaterials, underscoring the versatility of these innovative characterization techniques. Furthermore, the integration of artificial... (More)
Recent advances in instrumentation have sparked a transformative journey in materials science, providing insights into the intricate relationship between processing, structure and properties. Among them, cutting-edge in situ micro- and nanoscale mechanical characterization methods, equipped with exceptional spatial and temporal resolution, such as instrumented electron microscopy, X-ray imaging and opto-acoustic techniques, have opened new frontiers in the study of emerging functional and architected materials, including low-dimensional materials, bio-inspired materials and three-dimensional architected metamaterials, underscoring the versatility of these innovative characterization techniques. Furthermore, the integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning offers promising opportunities to streamline high-throughput experimentation processes and enhance the efficiency and accuracy of characterization, and promote the design of next-generation materials. This Review provides a comprehensive overview of the latest micro- and nanoscale mechanical characterization methods. We highlight their interdisciplinary applications to functional and architected materials in the pursuit of solutions for energy, sustainability, semiconductor technology and healthcare.
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- Jin, Hanxun
; Chen, Ming
; Kagias, Matias
LU
; Abi Ghanem, Maroun
; Zhang, Boyu
and Espinosa, Horacio D
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- 2026-06
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- Nature Publishing Group
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- 1476-4660
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- 10.1038/s41563-026-02601-x
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