3 papers
physics.pop-ph2026
Architected Structural Material Design Inspired by Diatoms: Merging Nature's Beauty With Engineering Through Biomimetics
Ludovico Musenich, Flavia Libonati
Imagine a world where beauty and technology move in perfect harmony, revealing tiny masterpieces hidden in the water. This world is Nature, and diatoms are the stars. Masters of as…
cond-mat.mtrl-sci2025
Revealing diatom-inspired materials multifunctionality
Ludovico Musenich, Daniele Origo, Filippo Gallina +2
Diatoms have been described as nanometer-born lithographers because of their ability to create sophisticated three-dimensional amorphous silica exoskeletons. The hierarchical archi…
physics.med-ph2025
D-HAT: a Diatom-inspired structure for a Helmet concept Against Trauma
Ludovico Musenich, Lorenzo Strozzi, Massimiliano Avalle +1
The primary objective of helmet design continues to be the prevention of traumatic brain injuries. Yet, achieving an optimal user experience, including aspects such as fit, thermal…