Folding nano-scale paper cranes–the power of origami and kirigami in metamaterials

Journal Article · 27 June 2018 · International Journal of Biosensors & Bioelectronics

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15406/ijbsbe.2018.04.00119 · OSTI ID:1480046

Lappala, Anna  ^[1]; Macauley, Natalia ^[1]

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1. Los Alamos National Lab. (LANL), Los Alamos, NM (United States)

Here, the ancient Japanese art of paper folding has influenced several branches of science from mathematics, physics to materials- and space sciences. One of the main advantages of origami is the precision of the folding mechanism that leads to a well-defined folded state. While the main principles of folding are the same as in original paper folding in a wide range of materials, it is the specific interactions and material properties that enable origami folds on scales from nano- to over 20 meters. In this brief review we discuss origami on a molecular level, covering applications in physics of smart materials such as biosensors, stretchable electronics and nanorobotics.

• Research Organization: Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL)
• Sponsoring Organization: LDRD; USDOE
• Grant/Contract Number: AC52-06NA25396
• OSTI ID: 1480046
• Report Number(s): LA-UR-18-25179
• Journal Information: International Journal of Biosensors & Bioelectronics, Journal Name: International Journal of Biosensors & Bioelectronics Journal Issue: 3 Vol. 4; ISSN 2573-2838
• Publisher: MedCrave GroupCopyright Statement
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English