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A hexagonal microtruss structure

A hexagonal microtruss structure, white on blue background.

A hexagonal microtruss structure. According to the researchers, a structure like this, with a density significantly less than liquid water, can have a compressive strength of up to 55 MPa at 410 kg/m3 (with a 200 nm coating of alumina).

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Rights: Dr Jens Bauer, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Published: 19 March 2014Size: 43.27 KB
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