Ring–Arc Honeycomb Metamaterial Structures Metamaterial structures have attracted significant attention owing to their superior energy absorption capabilities. The cover image showcases a novel ring–arc honeycomb (RAH) metamaterial structure, characterized by its distinctive double-plateau stress response. In comparison to the conventional re-entrant hexagonal (RE) honeycomb, the RAH structure exhibits a 282% enhancement in plateau stress and a 191% improvement in specific energy absorption, thereby demonstrating markedly improved energy dissipation capacity. Further information can be found in the Research Article by Tao Fu, Shengfei Wu, and Liang San (10.1002/adem.20251584).
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