Programmable Truncated Cuboctahedral Origami Metastructures Actuated by Shape Memory Polymer Hinges (Adv. Theory Simul. 12/2024)

Abstract

Origami-inspired structures are gaining attention for their unique mechanical properties. In article number 2400594, Yao Chen, Pooya Sareh, and co-workers introduce a family of truncated cuboctahedral designs that use shape memory polymers (SMPs) to achieve programmable mechanical properties and shape memory behavior. These structures, with tunable Poisson's ratios and energy storage potential, hold promise for applications in engineering, particularly as composite structures and metamaterials.