My group at Peking University proposed a novel mechano-chemical continuum model based on the framework of thermodynamics that can describe the microstructural evolution in metallic glass, and connect it with the macroscopic plastic deformation. The model successfully simulated the shear band instability and dilatancy effects of metallic glass under uniaxial tension and simple shear.

Dear colleagues,

We have published a progress report on hydraulically amplified self-healing electrostatic (HASEL) artificial muscles in Advanced Materials. In this progress report we report the recent developments of HASEL actuators—including materials, designs, fabrication, and control—and discuss many opportunities for future research.

Dear Colleagues, 

(open access) C. Cissé and M. Asle Zaeem. An asymmetric elasto-plastic phase-field model for shape memory effect, pseudoelasticity and thermomechanical training in polycrystalline shape memory alloys. Acta Materialia 201 (2020) 580-595.

I recommend people with an interest in working with 3D image data and medical devices attend this upcoming webcast between Synopsys Simpleware and CADFEM Medical, which'll take place on Tuesday, November 24th, 2020.

Details here: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/6605936638572945679?source=IM…

An all-natural bioinspired structural material for plastic replacement, Guan, Yang, Han, Ling, Yu, Nature Communications, 2020

Novelty/impact/significance:

A strong (stiffness 20 GPa and strength 281 MPa), tough (11.5 MPa m^1/2), lightweight (1.7 g/cm³), and thermal-resistant (thermal expansion coefficient 7x10^-6K^-1) composite material is created, using all-natural raw materials through a mass-producible method.

Postdoc position available on Mechanics/Tribology and/or Triboelectric Nanogenerators at the University of Glasgow's James Watt School of Engineering. Applicants with background in mechanics, tribology or triboelectric nanogenerators (including device fabrication and testing) are welcome. Closing date: 08-Dec-2020