Auxetic fibrous materials and structures in medical engineering - a review

Auxetic materials are the materials that expand in the transverse direction when stretched in the longitudinal direction. Auxetics materials are a boon to the field of biomedical engineering, as most of the human tissues have auxeticity. In case of repair or transplant of the damaged tissue or organ, auxetic biomedical structures are of great importance as they conform to the usual human body mechanics. Textile materials and structures have been used in the field of biomedical engineering for decades. Of late, auxetic textile structures have received special attention due to intensive research in the field of technical textiles. This review focuses on the application of auxetic textile materials in the field of biomedical engineering.

Automated summary

Auxetic materials are important in the field of biomedical engineering as they can conform to the mechanics of the human body, making them suitable for repair and transplant of damaged tissues. Textile materials and structures have been widely used in biomedical engineering, and auxetic textile structures are currently receiving special attention in the field of technical textiles.