{"database":"biostudies-literature","file_versions":[],"scores":null,"additional":{"omics_type":["Unknown"],"volume":["11(37)"],"submitter":["Mao J"],"pubmed_abstract":["Acoustic transducers require films that demonstrate both toughness and fatigue resistance, presenting notable challenges when achieved through conventional nanoscale reinforcing strategies. Here, we found that the rib structure of a cicada's tymbal exhibits exceptional toughness and fatigue resistance, attributed to its unique architecture composed of alternating soft and stiff polymer layers. Inspired by this rib structure, we developed a robust artificial rib film (ARF) using a nanoconfined crystallization strategy that involves the deposition of soft polyethylene oxide and stiff phenol formaldehyde. The ARF demonstrates a toughness amplification factor twice that of the cicada's tymbal rib and exhibits an exceptionally long fatigue life. The nanoconfined crystallization restricts molecu"],"journal":["Science advances"],"pagination":["eadx9248"],"full_dataset_link":["https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC12422198"],"repository":["biostudies-literature"],"pubmed_title":["Cicada rib-inspired tough films through nanoconfined crystallization for use in acoustic transducers."],"pmcid":["PMC12422198"],"pubmed_authors":["Yan J","Cheng Q","Wang Z","Ke T","Peng J","Li M","Mao J"],"additional_accession":[]},"is_claimable":false,"name":"Cicada rib-inspired tough films through nanoconfined crystallization for use in acoustic transducers.","description":"Acoustic transducers require films that demonstrate both toughness and fatigue resistance, presenting notable challenges when achieved through conventional nanoscale reinforcing strategies. Here, we found that the rib structure of a cicada's tymbal exhibits exceptional toughness and fatigue resistance, attributed to its unique architecture composed of alternating soft and stiff polymer layers. Inspired by this rib structure, we developed a robust artificial rib film (ARF) using a nanoconfined crystallization strategy that involves the deposition of soft polyethylene oxide and stiff phenol formaldehyde. The ARF demonstrates a toughness amplification factor twice that of the cicada's tymbal rib and exhibits an exceptionally long fatigue life. The nanoconfined crystallization restricts molecu","dates":{"release":"2025-01-01T00:00:00Z","publication":"2025 Sep","modification":"2026-06-03T05:42:56.175Z","creation":"2026-04-25T03:17:25.334Z"},"accession":"S-EPMC12422198","cross_references":{"pubmed":["40929265"],"doi":["10.1126/sciadv.adx9248"]}}