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Revolutionizing Prosthetic Design with Auxetic Metamaterials: A Review of Mechanical Properties and Limitations

Version 1 : Received: 26 April 2023 / Approved: 3 May 2023 / Online: 3 May 2023 (12:31:06 CEST)

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Fardan, M.F.; Lenggana, B.W.; Ubaidillah, U.; Choi, S.-B.; Susilo, D.D.; Khan, S.Z. Revolutionizing Prosthetic Design with Auxetic Metamaterials and Structures: A Review of Mechanical Properties and Limitations. Micromachines 2023, 14, 1165. Fardan, M.F.; Lenggana, B.W.; Ubaidillah, U.; Choi, S.-B.; Susilo, D.D.; Khan, S.Z. Revolutionizing Prosthetic Design with Auxetic Metamaterials and Structures: A Review of Mechanical Properties and Limitations. Micromachines 2023, 14, 1165.

Abstract

Prosthetics have come a long way since their inception, and recent advancements in materials science have enabled the development of prosthetic devices with improved functionality and comfort. One promising area of research is the use of auxetic metamaterials in prosthetics. Auxetic materials have a negative Poisson's ratio, which means that they expand laterally when stretched, unlike conventional materials, which contract laterally. This unique property allows for the creation of prosthetic devices that can better conform to the contours of the human body and provide a more natural feel. In this review article, we provide an overview of the current state of the art in the development of prosthetics using auxetic metamaterials. We discuss the mechanical properties of these materials, including their negative Poisson's ratio and other properties that make them suitable for use in prosthetic devices. We also explore the limitations that currently exist in implementing these materials in prosthetic devices, including challenges in manufacturing and cost. Despite these challenges, the future prospects for the development of prosthetic devices using auxetic metamaterials are promising. Continued research and development in this field could lead to the creation of more comfortable, functional, and natural-feeling prosthetic devices. Overall, the use of auxetic metamaterials in prosthetics represents a promising area of research with the potential to improve the lives of millions of people around the world who rely on prosthetic devices.

Keywords

prosthetic devices; metamaterials; auxetic structure; negative Poisson’s ratio; metastructure

Subject

Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

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