Mode I toughening of bio-based epoxy adhesive through 3D-printed biomimetic reinforcements

Publication
Composites Part B: Engineering
Ran Tao
Ran Tao
Postdoc Researcher

My research interests in toughening composite structures through innovative heterogenous designs, for creating sustainable, reliable, and high-performance bonded joints.

Zhiyuan Xu
Zhiyuan Xu
PhD Candidate

My research interests in 3D printing and bio-inspired toughening designs.

Sofia Teixeira de Freitas
Sofia Teixeira de Freitas
Principal Investigator

Sofia Teixeira de Freitas researches the structural integrity of bonded and layered materials to enable durable, sustainable structures. She is also an accredited group facilitator, committed to building academic environments grounded in cooperation and inclusion—key to overcoming technological limits and addressing the challenges of a truly sustainable society.