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Figure 2.2 A schematic illustration of the Poisson's ratio.<br />

The hypothesis is "a nonlinear electromechanical response that is unobtainable<br />

with bulk materials will be generated and such a response will lead to highly deformable<br />

structures with mechanical robustness and numerous applications", 8 and the objective is<br />

"to design, assemble, and characterize a metal-ceramic composite material consisting of a<br />

metallic NPR scaffold with integral piezoelectric ceramic nodes by direct writing of<br />

colloidal gel based ink". 8<br />

The use of reentrant structural material for orthopedic implants has been<br />

described by Dr. Friis. 9 The rationale for using the reentrant structure as a biological<br />

scaffold material focuses on its controllable nonlinear elastic behavior and possible<br />

superior fatigue resistance. Experimental evidence has suggested that mechanical signals<br />

play a crucial role in regulating stem cell fate. 9 They affect the differentiation process of<br />

stem cells, the recruitment of undifferentiated progenitor cells, and the cell differentiation<br />

into a particular phenotype. 10, 11 Applied load and electrical responses also impact on<br />

healing and maintenance of tissues, such as bones, cartilage, and tendons. 12-24 BT as<br />

biocompatible piezoelectric implants has already been investigated. 25 It is hypothesized<br />

that the use of the ceramic-metal NPR structural composite as a biomaterial in medical<br />

8

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