Nature Communications · 2026
Manufacturability-informed design of fibrous networks
Connecting continuous fiber paths, topology generation and mechanics to guide the design of printable network materials.
Yunhao Yang · Fudan University
Rational design of biomaterial systems and structures across scales
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Browse topics ↗From Branches to Gels: Fractals, Percolation and Networks
Why can a liquid become a connected load-bearing material? How does a sparse set of conducting fillers span a specimen? Begin with shapes that remain irregular under magnification, then follow connection, mechanical support and solvent uptake to distinguish gel formation from gel-volume transitions.
Predicting Fiber Mechanics: Features, Regression and Validation
Build a small-data regression workflow for fiber mechanics, from specimen features and preprocessing to model comparison. Examine cross-validation, bootstrap variation, and feature importance to connect numerical predictions with material descriptors.
Setting Up a Python Scientific Computing Environment
Set up isolated Python environments, install the scientific stack, and connect the right interpreter to JupyterLab and VS Code. Learn how to diagnose package conflicts and reproduce a working setup.
