Gunho Kim,1 Carlos M. Portela,2 Paolo Celli,3 Antonio Palermo,4 Chiara Daraio1
1Caltech (United States) 2Massachusetts Institute of Technology (United States) 3Stony Brook Univ. (United States) 4Univ. degli Studi di Bologna (Italy)
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Structured materials with atomic-lattice mimicking features at the microscale, e.g., microlattices, have demonstrated extreme mechanical properties. Elastoacoustic hybridization of water-saturated microlattices can be exploited to achieve a gradient of refractive index for underwater wave focusing. We characterize the acoustic properties of fluid-saturated elastic lattices and construct an ultrasonic wave focusing device with a modified Luneburg lens index profile. Our approach showcases a computationally efficient homogenization design approach that enables accelerated design of acoustic wave manipulation devices. By matching the acoustic impedance with surrounding fluid, microlattices with extraordinary stiffness-to-density ratio and enhanced transmission will prove useful for biomedical applications.
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Gunho Kim, Carlos M. Portela, Paolo Celli, Antonio Palermo, Chiara Daraio, "Gradient-index microlattice metamaterials for elastoacoustic wave focusing," Proc. SPIE 12047, Nondestructive Characterization and Monitoring of Advanced Materials, Aerospace, Civil Infrastructure, and Transportation XVI, 1204717 (18 April 2022); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2613170