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Plate lattice metamaterials: from geometric design to multiphysical behavior beyond mechanics

Lookup NU author(s): Dr Xinwei LiORCiD

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Abstract

© 2026 IOP Publishing Ltd. All rights, including for text and data mining, AI training, and similar technologies, are reserved.Leveraging membrane-dominated deformation modes, plate lattice metamaterials exhibit superior stiffness, strength, and toughness amongst all lattice metamaterials. Beyond mechanical performances, plate lattices are also emerging as versatile platforms for harnessing a broad spectrum of physical properties, including acoustical, thermal, and vibrational functionalities. This review presents a comprehensive overview of the design principles, classification schemes, underlying mechanisms, and multiphysical properties of plate lattice metamaterials. Architecturally, we propose a classification into three categories: (i) pure plates, (ii) perforated plates, and (iii) hybrid plates. In terms of functions, pure plate lattices maximize mechanical efficiency through in-plane stress transfer; perforated plates enable manufacturability and offer acoustic and thermal active geometries via engineered porosity; hybrid plates integrate truss or other elements to enhance vibration attenuation. The key property-governing mechanisms, such as membrane stress, resonance behaviors, Bragg scattering, forced convection, are deeply explained. We further highlight the intrinsic interplay between different physical responses, illustrating how a single geometric design can concurrently harness multiple functionalities. The review concludes with a forward-looking perspective on emerging applications and the integration of advanced physics-informed methods to accelerate the optimization and implementation of multifunctional plate lattices.

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Author(s): Li X, Su X, Wang X, Zhao M, Li Z, Kadic M

Publication type: Review

Publication status: Published

Journal: Reports on Progress in Physics

Year: 2026

Volume: 89

Issue: 3

Print publication date: 01/03/2026

Online publication date: 19/03/2026

Acceptance date: 09/03/2026

ISSN (print): 0034-4885

ISSN (electronic): 1361-6633

Publisher: Institute of Physics

URL: https://doi.org/10.1088/1361-6633/ae4efc

DOI: 10.1088/1361-6633/ae4efc

PubMed id: 41802366

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