Metamaterials with Negative Compressibility Highlight Evolving Interpretations and Opportunities

TL;DR

This paper explores the concept of negative compressibility in metamaterials, discussing various mechanisms and design strategies to realize this effect for advanced applications.

Contribution

It provides a comprehensive review of mechanisms and design approaches for negative compressibility in mechanical metamaterials, highlighting new opportunities.

Findings

Identification of multiple mechanisms for negative compressibility

Design principles for mechanical metamaterials with negative compressibility

Potential applications in advanced material engineering

Abstract

The idea that a material can exhibit negative compressibility is highly consequential for research and applications. As new forms for this effect are discovered, it is important to examine the range of possible mechanisms and ways to design them into mechanical metamaterials.