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Auxetic materials — A review

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Abstract

Auxetic materials are endowed with a behavior that contradicts common sense, when subjected to an axial tensile load they increase their transverse dimension. In case of a compression load, they reduce their transverse dimension. Consequently, these materials have a negative Poisson’s ratio in such direction. This paper reviews research related to these materials. It presents the theories that explain their deformation behavior and reveals the important role represented by the internal structure. Their mechanical properties are explored and some potential applications for these materials are shown.

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Carneiro, V.H., Meireles, J. & Puga, H. Auxetic materials — A review. Mater Sci-Pol 31, 561–571 (2013). https://doi.org/10.2478/s13536-013-0140-6

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Keywords

  • auxetics
  • Poisson’s ratio
  • elasticity
  • deformation