journal article·2026-06

Energy Absorption Performance of 3D Printed Lattice–Polyurethane Foam Composites Inspired by the Human Skeletal Architecture

Jialun Wang, Yuanyuan Wei, Zhengquan Liu, Liang Fang, Junjie Gong, Wenfeng Hao

Applied Composite Materials· Volume 33· Issue 3
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