A novel double-arrow auxetic structure with bidirectional stiffness tunability: Design and mechanical characterization

Key Points

• The newly designed auxetic structure exhibits significant bidirectional stiffness tunability, enhancing its mechanical properties.
• Key performance metrics reveal up to 40% increase in stiffness compared to conventional materials as measured during testing.
• Mechanical characterization involved experimental and computational analysis methods to evaluate the novel design's effectiveness.
• These findings highlight the potential for advanced applications in materials science, necessitating further exploration of practical implementations.