Auxetic Materials: Investigating Metamaterials with counterintuitive behavior using in situ microscopy

Join us for an insightful webinar on auxetic materials and their fascinating properties. Auxetic materials and structures exhibit negative Poisson's ratio, which allows them to get shorter in the transverse direction when compressed longitudinally and vice versa. This unique behavior is scale-independent and can be studied at all levels, from macroscopic objects to the molecular level. The auxetic behavior of these materials can improve mechanical properties, such as fracture toughness, indentation resistance, and shear properties. In this webinar, we will explore properties and potential applications of auxetic materials. Gaining a deep understanding of the link between a material's properties and its micro- or even nanostructure is essential for developing novel metamaterials. In situ materials testing delivers precise measurements of the dynamic response of microstructures to mechanical load under defined temperature conditions. This enables materials researchers to understand the link between macroscopic mechanical properties and microstructure. We will discuss how this understanding can be applied to the design and development of new materials. In particular we will introduce an overview about in-situ mechanical testing of materials using image-based microscopy methods in 2D and 3D. By observing microstructural evolution, researchers can verify computational modeling and gain insights into the behavior of real materials under various conditions. Image based testing complements existing methods and offers new capabilities to observe localized processes at various length scales. Don't miss this opportunity to learn about the cutting-edge research on auxetic materials and their potential. Join us for a comprehensive discussion on the introduction of auxetic metamaterials.