Biomimetic Lattice Structures Design and Manufacturing for High Stress, Deformation, and Energy Absorption Performance

Lattice structures emerged as a revolutionary class of materials with significant applications in aerospace, biomedical engineering, and mechanical design due to their exceptional strength-to-weight ratio, energy absorption properties, and structural efficiency. This review systematically examines r...

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Main Authors: Víctor Tuninetti, Sunny Narayan, Ignacio Ríos, Brahim Menacer, Rodrigo Valle, Moaz Al-lehaibi, Muhammad Usman Kaisan, Joseph Samuel, Angelo Oñate, Gonzalo Pincheira, Anne Mertens, Laurent Duchêne, César Garrido
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author Víctor Tuninetti
Sunny Narayan
Ignacio Ríos
Brahim Menacer
Rodrigo Valle
Moaz Al-lehaibi
Muhammad Usman Kaisan
Joseph Samuel
Angelo Oñate
Gonzalo Pincheira
Anne Mertens
Laurent Duchêne
César Garrido
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Ignacio Ríos
Brahim Menacer
Rodrigo Valle
Moaz Al-lehaibi
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Joseph Samuel
Angelo Oñate
Gonzalo Pincheira
Anne Mertens
Laurent Duchêne
César Garrido
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description Lattice structures emerged as a revolutionary class of materials with significant applications in aerospace, biomedical engineering, and mechanical design due to their exceptional strength-to-weight ratio, energy absorption properties, and structural efficiency. This review systematically examines recent advancements in lattice structures, with a focus on their classification, mechanical behavior, and optimization methodologies. Stress distribution, deformation capacity, energy absorption, and computational modeling challenges are critically analyzed, highlighting the impact of manufacturing defects on structural integrity. The review explores the latest progress in hybrid additive manufacturing, hierarchical lattice structures, modeling and simulation, and smart adaptive materials, emphasizing their potential for self-healing and real-time monitoring applications. Furthermore, key research gaps are identified, including the need for improved predictive computational models using artificial intelligence, scalable manufacturing techniques, and multi-functional lattice systems integrating thermal, acoustic, and impact resistance properties. Future directions emphasize cost-effective material development, sustainability considerations, and enhanced experimental validation across multiple length scales. This work provides a comprehensive foundation for future research aimed at optimizing biomimetic lattice structures for enhanced mechanical performance, scalability, and industrial applicability.
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spelling doaj-art-28bf9fb028744dc6a27fadca477ede6b2025-08-20T03:07:57ZengMDPI AGBiomimetics2313-76732025-07-0110745810.3390/biomimetics10070458Biomimetic Lattice Structures Design and Manufacturing for High Stress, Deformation, and Energy Absorption PerformanceVíctor Tuninetti0Sunny Narayan1Ignacio Ríos2Brahim Menacer3Rodrigo Valle4Moaz Al-lehaibi5Muhammad Usman Kaisan6Joseph Samuel7Angelo Oñate8Gonzalo Pincheira9Anne Mertens10Laurent Duchêne11César Garrido12Department of Mechanical Engineering, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco 4811230, ChileDepartment of Mechanics and Advanced Materials, Campus Monterrey, School of Engineering and Sciences, Tecnológico de Monterrey, Av. Eugenio Garza Sada 2501 Sur, Tecnológico, Monterrey 64849, MexicoMaster Program in Engineering Sciences, Faculty of Engineering, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco 4811230, ChileLaboratoire des Systèmes Complexe (LSC), Ecole Supérieure en Génie Electrique et Energétique ESGEE Oran, Chemin Vicinal N9, Oran 31000, AlgeriaFacultad de Arquitectura, Construcción y Medio Ambiente, Universidad Autónoma de Chile, Talca 3460000, ChileMechanical Engineering Department, College of Engineering and Architecture, Umm Al-Qura University, P.O. Box 5555, Makkah 24382, Saudi ArabiaIndustrial Finishing and Sustainable Manufacturing Lab, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria 810107, NigeriaDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Baze University, Abuja 900108, NigeriaDepartment of Materials Engineering (DIMAT), Faculty of Engineering, Universidad de Concepción, Concepción 4070138, ChileDepartment of Industrial Technologies, Faculty of Engineering, University of Talca, Camino a Los Niches Km 1, Curicó 3344158, ChileMetallic Materials Science (MMS), A&M Department, University of Liège, 4000 Liège, BelgiumDepartment ArGEnCo-MSM, University of Liège, 4000 Liège, BelgiumDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Universidad del Bío-Bío, Concepción 4081112, ChileLattice structures emerged as a revolutionary class of materials with significant applications in aerospace, biomedical engineering, and mechanical design due to their exceptional strength-to-weight ratio, energy absorption properties, and structural efficiency. This review systematically examines recent advancements in lattice structures, with a focus on their classification, mechanical behavior, and optimization methodologies. Stress distribution, deformation capacity, energy absorption, and computational modeling challenges are critically analyzed, highlighting the impact of manufacturing defects on structural integrity. The review explores the latest progress in hybrid additive manufacturing, hierarchical lattice structures, modeling and simulation, and smart adaptive materials, emphasizing their potential for self-healing and real-time monitoring applications. Furthermore, key research gaps are identified, including the need for improved predictive computational models using artificial intelligence, scalable manufacturing techniques, and multi-functional lattice systems integrating thermal, acoustic, and impact resistance properties. Future directions emphasize cost-effective material development, sustainability considerations, and enhanced experimental validation across multiple length scales. This work provides a comprehensive foundation for future research aimed at optimizing biomimetic lattice structures for enhanced mechanical performance, scalability, and industrial applicability.https://www.mdpi.com/2313-7673/10/7/458lattice structuresadditive manufacturingmechanical optimizationenergy absorptioncomputational modelingbiomimetic materials
spellingShingle Víctor Tuninetti
Sunny Narayan
Ignacio Ríos
Brahim Menacer
Rodrigo Valle
Moaz Al-lehaibi
Muhammad Usman Kaisan
Joseph Samuel
Angelo Oñate
Gonzalo Pincheira
Anne Mertens
Laurent Duchêne
César Garrido
Biomimetic Lattice Structures Design and Manufacturing for High Stress, Deformation, and Energy Absorption Performance
Biomimetics
lattice structures
additive manufacturing
mechanical optimization
energy absorption
computational modeling
biomimetic materials
title Biomimetic Lattice Structures Design and Manufacturing for High Stress, Deformation, and Energy Absorption Performance
title_full Biomimetic Lattice Structures Design and Manufacturing for High Stress, Deformation, and Energy Absorption Performance
title_fullStr Biomimetic Lattice Structures Design and Manufacturing for High Stress, Deformation, and Energy Absorption Performance
title_full_unstemmed Biomimetic Lattice Structures Design and Manufacturing for High Stress, Deformation, and Energy Absorption Performance
title_short Biomimetic Lattice Structures Design and Manufacturing for High Stress, Deformation, and Energy Absorption Performance
title_sort biomimetic lattice structures design and manufacturing for high stress deformation and energy absorption performance
topic lattice structures
additive manufacturing
mechanical optimization
energy absorption
computational modeling
biomimetic materials
url https://www.mdpi.com/2313-7673/10/7/458
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