Design and Experimental Validation of Mechanical Metamaterials Using 3D-Printed TPU for Biomechanical Applications

Zinelabiddine Mezache; Abdelaziz Faci; Serge Dzo Mawuefa Afenyiveh; Prabhu Paramasivam; Sherif S. M. Ghoneim; Ramy N. R. Ghaly

doi:10.1007/s11665-025-12910-y

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                                    Zinelabiddine Mezache, 
                                
                                    Abdelaziz Faci, 
                                
                                    Serge Dzo Mawuefa Afenyiveh
                                
                                et al.
                            
                            (2025). 
                            Design and Experimental Validation of Mechanical Metamaterials Using 3D-Printed TPU for Biomechanical Applications. 
                            Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance
                            
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                            https://doi.org/10.1007/s11665-025-12910-y

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DOI: 10.1007/s11665-025-12910-y