The innovative energy-absorbing box features an aluminum shell filled with a lightweight PEEK honeycomb in a regular hexagonal pattern. This novel structure demonstrates superior performance by achieving a higher average crash load and more stable energy (IMAGE)

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The innovative energy-absorbing box features an aluminum shell filled with a lightweight PEEK honeycomb in a regular hexagonal pattern. This novel structure demonstrates superior performance by achieving a higher average crash load and more stable energy

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The innovative energy-absorbing box features an aluminum shell filled with a lightweight PEEK honeycomb in a regular hexagonal pattern. This novel structure demonstrates superior performance by achieving a higher average crash load and more stable energy absorption than traditional hollow or foam-filled designs, leading to enhanced passenger safety and vehicle lightweighting.

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Wenqiang Yue, Xinlin Wang / Dalian Jiaotong University

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