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99. Ouyang Peng, Like Jiang, Haimin Yao*, Tarek Zayed, A four-point bending technique for characterizing the interface fracture toughness between soft thin films and stiff substrates, Engineering Fracture Mechanics 297, 109881.
98 R. Chen, T. Luo, J. Wang, R. Wang, C. Zhang, Y. Xie, L. Qin, H. Yao*, W. Zhou*, 2023. Nonlinearity synergy: An elegant strategy for realizing high-sensitivity and wide-linear-range pressure sensing, Nature Communications 14, 6641.
2022-23
97. M. Rong, D. Chen, H. Hu, F. Chen, Y. Zhang, C. Xie, Z. Chen, Y. Yu, Y.Xie, H. Yao, Q. Huang, Z. Zheng, 2023. Stretchable and Self‐Healable Fiber‐Shaped Conductors Suitable for Harsh Environments, Small 19, 2304353.
96. S. Jiao, J. Fu, Q. Yin, H. Yao*, H. Hu*, 2023. Reconstruction of Helmholtz Plane to Stabilize Zinc Metal Anode/Electrolyte Interface, Energy Storage Materials 59, 102774.
95. X. Huang†, J. Fu†, H. Tan, Y. Miu, M. Xu, Q. Zhao, Y. Xie, S. Sun, H. Yao*, L. Zhang*, 2022. Molecular movements of trehalose inside a single network enabling a rapidly- recoverable tough hydrogel, Int. J. Smart Nano Mater. 13(4), 575-596.
94. J. Zhang, H. Yao, J. Mo, S. Chen, Y. Xie, S. Ma, R. Chen, T. Luo, W. Ling, L. Qin*, Z. Wang*, W. Zhou*, 2022. Finger-Inspired Rigid-Soft Hybrid Tactile Sensor with Superior Sensitivity at High Frequency, Nature Communications 13, 5076.
93. H. Yao*, C. Zhang, 2022. A generalized solution to the combo-crack problem—II. Remote load, J. Mech. Phys. Solids 164, 104919.
2021-22
92. J. Lin, Y. Xie, M. Li, J. Qian, H. Yao*, 2022. Harnessing impact-induced cracking via stiffness heterogeneity, Composites Science and Technology 223, 109440.
91. A.E. Vellwock#, P. Su, Z. Zhang, D. Feng*, H. Yao*, 2022. Reconciling the conflict between optical transparency and fouling resistance with nanowrinkled surface inspired by zebrafish’s cornea, ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces 14(6), 7617–7625.
90. H. Yao*, C. Zhang, 2022. A generalized solution to the combo-crack problem—I. Pressure load on crack surface, J. Mech. Phys. Solids 159, 104783.
89. L. Lyu#, J. Hu†, K. Cheng, D. Lin, K. Li, Z. Lu, H. Yao*, L. Zhou*, 2022. Insights into self-induced electrochemical activation of carbon cathode, Carbon 188,177-186.
88. L. Lyu#, J. Hu, D. Lin, H. Yao, L. Zhou, 2021. A sustainable LiFePO4/graphite hybrid cathode capable of stepwise cation and anion storage, Electrochimica Acta 391, 138936.
87. Q. Yin, H. Yao, 2021. Computational study on the effects of mechanical constraint on the performance of silicon nanosheets as anode materials for lithium-ion batteries, Chapter 3 in book Silicon anode systems for lithium-ion batteries, by Prashant N. Kumta, Aloysius F. Hepp, Moni K. Datta, Oleg I. Velikokhatnyi (eds.), Elsevier. (ISBN: 978-0-1281-9660-1).
86. Y. Gao#, Y. Xie#,†, A. Wei, Y. Wei, T. Chen, H. Yao*, 2021. Tension-compression asymmetry of the stress-strain behavior of the stacked graphene assembly: Experimental measurement and theoretical interpretation, J. Mech. Phys. Solids 157, 104642.
2020-21
85. A.E. Vellwock,# H. Yao,* 2021. Biomimetic and bioinspired surface topographies as a green strategy for combating biofouling: A review, Bioinspiration & Biomimetics 16 , 041003.
84. A. Wei#, D. Yuan, B. He, Y. Xie, A.E. Vellwock, J. Sun, H. Yao*, 2021. Optimal design for higher resistance to thermal impulse: A lesson learned from the shells of deep-sea hydrothermal-vent snails, JOM 73(6) 1714-1722.
83. D. Lin, L. Lyu#, K. Li, G. Chen, H. Yao, F. Kang, B. Li, L.M. Zhou, Ultrahigh capacity and cyclability of dual-phase TiO2 nanowires with low working potential at room and subzero temperatures, 2021. J. Mater. Chem. A 9, 9256-9265.
82. H. Liang, Q. Wang, B. Huang, H. Yao, L. He, Y. Kuang, 2020. A strong correlation between the bending rigidity and the length of single-walled carbon nanotubes, Materials Today Communications 24, 101144.
81. S. Wang, Y. Gao†,#, A. Wei†,#, P. Xiao*, Y. Liang, W. Lu, C. Chen, C. Zhang, G. Yang, H. Yao*, T. Chen*, 2020. Asymmetric elastoplasticity of stacked graphene assembly actualizes programmable untethered soft robotics, Nature Communications 11, 4359. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-020-18214-0.pdf
80. Z. Guo# , H. Yao*, 2020. Thickness gradient promotes the performance of Si-based anode material for lithium-ion battery, Materials and Design 195, 108993. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S026412752030527X
2019-2020
79. J. Yang# , H. Yao*, 2020. Automated identification and characterization of two-dimensional materials via machine learning-based processing of optical microscope images, Extreme Mechanics Letters 39, 100771.
78. J. Hu, Z. Xu, X. Li, S. Liang, Y. Chen, L. Lyu, H. Yao, Z. Lu, L. Zhou, 2020. Partially graphitic hierarchical porous carbon nanofiber for high performance supercapacitors and lithium ion batteries, J. Power Sources 462(30), 228098.
77. M. Liu, Z. Wang, P. Liu, Z. Wang, H. Yao and X. Yao, 2019. Supramolecular silicone coating capable of strong substrate bonding, readily damage healing, and easy oil sliding, Science Advances 5 (11), eaaw5643.
76. Y. Meng, C. Li, H. Li, K. Shih, C. He, H. Yao, and V. Thiyagarajan, 2019. Recoverable impacts of ocean acidification on the tubeworm Hydroides elegans: implication for biofouling in future coastal, Biofouling 35(8),945-957.
75. A.E. Vellwock# , J. Fu# , Y. Meng, V. Thiyagarajan, H. Yao*, 2019. A data-driven approach to predicting the attachment density of biofouling organisms, Biofouling 35(8), 832-839.
74. S. Ahmad, H. Tang, H. Yao, 2019. Shedding of a condensing droplet from beetle-inspired bumps. Int. J. Heat and Mass Transfer 141, 1087-1096.
73. Y. Gao, H. Yao*, 2019. Homogenizing interfacial shear stress via thickness gradient, J. Mech. Phys. Solids 131, 112-124.
72. Z. Guo, L. Zhou, H. Yao*, 2019. Improving the electrochemical performance of Si-based anode via gradient Si concentration, Materials and Design 177, 107851.
2018-19
71. J. Tang, Q. Yin† , J. Yang, Z. Xu, H. Yao*, X. Zhou, L. Zhou*, 2019. Two-dimensional porous silicon nanosheets as anode materials for high performance lithium-ion batteries, Nanoscale 11, 10984–10991.
70. J. Yang, X. Shen, C. Wang, Y. Chai*, H. Yao*, 2019. Deciphering mechanical properties of 2D materials from the size distribution of exfoliated fragments, Extreme Mechanics Letters 29,100473.
69. Z. Guo, W. Sha, H. Yao*, 2019. Measuring thermal conductivity of ultra-small materials exampled by the reaction chambers of bombardier beetles, Int. J. Heat Mass. Transf. 134, 1318–1322.
68. X. Li, K. Li, S. Zhu, K. Fan, L. Lyu, H. Yao, Y. Li, J. Hu, H. Huang, Y-.W. Mai, J.B. Goodenough, 2019. Fiber-in-Tube Design of Co9S8-Carbon/Co9S8: Enabling Efficient Sodium Storage, Angew. Chem. 58, 6239-6243.
67. Y. Meng, Z. Guo, H. Yao, K.W.K. Yeung, V. Thiyagarajan, 2019. Calcium carbonate unit realignment under acidification: A potential compensatory mechanism in an edible estuarine oyster, Marine Pollution Bulletin 139, 141-149.
66. Y. Meng, Z. Guo, S.C. Fitzer, A. Upadhyay, V.B.S. Chan, C. Li, M. Cusack, H. Yao, K.W.K. Yeung, V. Thiyagarajan, 2018. Ocean acidification alters crystallographic orientation and reduces mechanical strength of the Portuguese oyster shell, Biogeosciences 15, 6833–6846.
65. A. Wei, Q. Liu, H. Yao, Y. Li, Y. Li., 2018. Principles and mechanisms of strain-dependent thermal conductivity of polycrystalline graphene with varying grain size and surface hydrogenation, Journal of Physical Chemistry C 122 (34), 19869-19879.
64. L. Li, H. Tang, J. Wang, J. Lin, H. Yao*, 2018. Rolling adhesion of cell in shear flow: a theoretical model, J. Mech. Phys. Solids 119, 369–381.
63. Q. Yin, Z. Guo, Y. Li, H. Yao*, 2018. Computational study on the effects of mechanical constraint on the performance of Si nanosheets as anode material for lithium-ion batteries, Journal of Physical Chemistry C 122 (28), 16374-16379.
2017-18
62. J. Fu, H. Zhang, Z. Guo, D.-Q Feng, V. Thiyagarajan, H. Yao*, 2018. Combat biofouling with microscopic ridge-like surface morphology: a bioinspired study, J. Roy. Soc. Interface 15, 20170823.
61. Y. Li, A. Wei, H. Ye, H. Yao, 2018. Mechanical and thermal properties of grain boundary in planar heterostructure of graphene and hexagonal boron nitride, Nanoscale 10, 3497-3508.
60. J. Yang, Y. Wang, Y. Li, H. Gao, Y. Chai*, H. Yao*, 2018. Edge orientations of mechanically exfoliated anisotropic two-dimensional materials, J. Mech. Phys. Solids 112, 157-168.
59. S. Ahmad, H. Tang, H. Yao, 2018. Oblique impact of two successive droplets on a flat surface, Int. J. Heat Mass. Transf. 119, 433–445.
58. Y. Gao, Z. Guo, Z. Song, H. Yao*, 2017. Spiral interface: A reinforcing mechanism for laminated composite materials learned from nature, J. Mech. Phys. Solids 109, 252–263.
57. Q. Lin, Y. Li, and H. Yao, 2017. Tunable in-plane torsional strength of surface functionalized two dimensional nanomaterials, Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics 19, 20049.
2016-17
56. H. Zhang J. Yang, H. Hou, S. Chen*, and H. Yao*, 2017. Nitrogen-doped carbon paper with 3D porous structure as a flexible free-standing anode for lithium-ion batteries, Sci. Rep. 7，7769.
55. Y. Chen, J. Dong, L. Qiu, X. Li, Q. Li, H. Wang, S. Liang, H. Yao, H. Huang, H. Gao, J.-K Kim, F. Ding, and L. Zhou, 2017. A catalytic etching-wetting-dewetting mechanism in the formation of hollow graphitic carbon fiber, Chem 2, 299-310.
54. L. Liu, H. Zhang, S. Liu, H. Yao, H. Hou, S. Chen, 2016. Hollow carbon nanosphere embedded with ultrafine Fe3O4 nanoparticles as high performance Li-ion battery anode. Electrochimica Acta 219, 356-362.
53. Y. Guo, C. Liu, Q. Yin, C. Wei, S. Lin, T. Hoffman, Y. Zhao, J. Edgar, Q. Chen, D.L. Ping, J. Dai, H. Yao, H.-S. Wong, Y. Chai, 2016. Distinctive In-plane Cleavage Behaviors of Two- Dimensional Layered Materials, ACS Nano 10 (9) 8980–8988.
52. W. Li, Q. Wang, K. Cao, J. Tang, H. Wang, L.M. Zhou*, H. Yao*, 2016. Mechanics-based optimization of yolk-shell carbon-coated silicon nanoparticle as electrode materials for high-capacity lithium ion battery, Composites Communications 1, 1-5.
2011-2015
51. J. Fu, C. He, B. Xia, Y. Li, Q. Feng, Q. Yin, X. Shi, X. Feng, H. Wang, H. Yao*, 2016. c-axis preferential orientation of hydroxyapatite accounts for the high wear resistance of the teeth of black carp (Mylopharyngodon piceus), Sci. Rep. 6, 23509.
50. W. Li, K. Cao, H. Wang, J. Liu, L.M. Zhou, H. Yao*, 2016. Carbon coating may expedite the fracture of carbon-coated silicon core-shell nanoparticles during lithiation, Nanoscale 8, 5254–5259.
49. C. Li, Y. Meng, C. He, V.B.S. Chan, H. Yao* and V. Thiyagarajan*, 2016. Mechanical robustness of the calcareous tubeworm Hydroides elegans: warming mitigates the adverse effects of ocean acidification, Biofouling 32 (2), 191-204.
48. X. Li, Y. Chen, H. Wang, H. Yao, H. Huang, Y.-W. Mai, N. Hu and L. Zhou, 2016. Inserting Sn nanoparticles into the pores of TiO2-x-C nanofibers by lithiation, Adv. Funct. Mater. 26, 376-383.
47. J. Tang, J. Yang, X. Zhou, H. Yao and L. Zhou, 2015. A porous graphene/carbon nanowire hybrid with embedded SnO2 nanocrystals for high performance lithium ion storage, J. Mater. Chem. A 3, 23844-23851.
46. L. Li, H. Yao, J. Wang, 2015. Dynamic strength of molecular bond clusters under displacement- and force-controlled loading conditions, J. Appl. Mech.-Trans. ASME, 83(2), 021004.
45. H. Zhang, Y. Zhou, C. Li, S. Chen*, L. Liu, S. Liu, H. Yao* and H. Hou, 2015. Porous nitrogen doped carbon foam with excellent resilience for self-supported oxygen reduction catalyst, Carbon 95, 388-395.
44. C. He, Z. Xie, Z. Guo, H. Yao*, 2015. Fracture-mode map of brittle coatings: Theoretical development and experimental verification, J. Mech. Phys. Solids 83, 19-35.
43. H. Yao*, Z. Xie, C. He, M. Dao, 2015. Fracture mode control: a bio-inspired strategy to combat catastrophic damage, Sci. Rep. 5, 8011.
42. S. Chen, F. Yang, C. Li, S. Zheng, H. Zhang, M. Li, H. Yao, F. Zhao, H. Hou, 2015. Encapsulation of a living bioelectrode by a hydrogel for bioelectrochemical systems in alkaline media, J. Mater. Chem. B 3, 4641-4646.
41. A. Baji, L. Zhou, Y.-W. Mai, Z. Yang, H. Yao, 2015. On the Adhesion performance of a single electrospun fiber, Appl. Phys. A 118, 51-56.
40. C. Li, V. Chan, C. He, Y. Meng, H. Yao, K. Shih and V.Thiyagarajan, 2014. Weakening mechanisms of the serpulid tube in a high CO2 world, Environmental Science & Technology 48 (24), 14158-14167.
39. J. Wang, H. Yao, X. Shi, 2014. Cooperative entry of nanoparticles into the cell, J. Mech. Phys. Solids 73, 151-165.
38. Q. Li, W. Li, Q. Feng, P. Wang, M. Mao, J. Liu, L. Zhou, H. Wang*, H. Yao*, 2014. Thickness-dependent fracture of amorphous carbon coating on SnO2 nanowire electrodes, Carbon 80, 793-798.
37. W. Li, X. Liu, Y. Lu, and H. Yao*, 2014. Microscopic pillars and tubes fabricated by using fish dentine as a molding template. International Journal of Molecular Science 15, 14909-14920.
36. Y-M. Chen, X. Li, X. Zhou, H. Yao, H. Huang, Y.-W Mai and L. Zhou, 2014. Hollow-tunneled Graphitic Carbon Nanofibers Through Ni-diffusion-induced Graphitization as High-performance Anode Materials, Energy Environ. Sci. 7, 2689-2696.
35. Z. Xie, H. Yao*, 2014. Crack deflection and flaw tolerance in "brick-and-mortar" structured composites, International Journal of Applied Mechanics 6(2), 1450017.
34. X. Li, Y. Chen, H. Yao, X. Zhou, J. Yang, H. Huang, Y.-W. Mai and L. Zhou, 2014. Core/shell TiO2-MnO2/MnO2 heterostructure anodes for high-performance lithium-ion batteries, RSC Adv. 4, 39906-39911.
33. J. Qian*, Y. Lin, H. Jiang, and H. Yao*, 2013. Bond formation of surface-tethered receptor-ligand pairs in relative separation. Appl. Phys. Lett. 103, 223702.
32. C. He, W. Zhou, H. Wang, S-Q Shi, and H. Yao*, 2013. Mechanics of pharyngeal teeth of black carp (Mylopharyngodon piceus) crushing mollusk shells, Advanced Engineering Materials 15(8), 684-690.
31. Y. Chen, H. Yao, and L. Wang, 2013. Acoustic band gaps of three-dimensional periodic polymer cellular solids with cubic symmetry, J. Appl. Phys. 114, 043521.
30. H. Yao*, Z. Song, Z. Xu, H. Gao, 2013. Cracks fail to intensify stress in nacreous composites, Composites Science and Technology 81, 24-29.
29. H. Yao*, 2013. Mechanics of robust adhesion of smooth biological attachment pads on rough surfaces, J. Adhes. Sci. Tech. 27(7), 775–782.
28. H. Yao*, 2013. A generalized model for adhesive contact between a rigid cylinder and a transversely isotropic substrate, Journal of Applied Mechanics 80, 011027(7 pages).
27. Y. Zhang, H. Yao†,*, C. Ortiz, J. Xu, M. Dao, 2012. Bio-inspired interfacial strengthening strategy through geometrically interlocking designs, Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials 15, 70–77.
26. W. Zhang, J. Qian, H. Yao, W. Chen, H. Gao, 2012. Effects of functionally graded materials on dynamics of molecular bond clusters, Science China-Physics, Mechanics & Astronomy 55(6), 1-9.
25. W. Zhou, Y. Tang, B. Liu, R. Song, L. Jiang, K.S. Hui, K.N. Hui, H. Yao, 2011. Compressive properties of porous metal fiber sintered sheet produced by solid-state sintering process, Materials and Design 35, 414–418.
24. P. Wang, W. Chou, A. Nie, Y. Huang, H. Yao, H. Wang, 2011. Molecular dynamics simulation on deformation mechanisms in body-centered-cubic molybdenum nanowires, J. App. Phys. 110, 093521.
2011 and before
23. Yao, H., Dao, M., Carnelli, D., Tai, K., Suresh, S., Ortiz, C, 2011. Size-dependent heterogeneity benefits the mechanical performance of bone, J. Mech. Phys. Solids 59, 64-74.
22. Yao, H., Gao, H., 2010. Gibson-soil-like materials achieve flaw-tolerant adhesion. J. Comput. Theor. Nanosci. 7, 1-7.
21. Cranford, S., Yao, H., Ortiz, C., Buehler, M.J., 2009. A single degree of freedom “lollipop” model for carbon nanotube bundle formation, J. Mech. Phys. Solids, 58, 409-427.
20. Yao, H., Dao, M., Imholt, T., Huang, J., Wheeler, K., Bonilla, A., Suresh, S., Ortiz, C., 2010. Protection mechanisms of the iron-plated armor of a deep-sea hydrothermal vent gastropod, Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA, 107 (3) 987-992.
19. Yao, H., Chen, S., Guduru, P.R., Gao, H., 2009. Orientation-dependent adhesion strength of a rigid cylinder in non-slipping contact with a transversely isotropic half-space, Int. J. Solids Struct. 46, 1167-1175.
18. Yao, H., Gao, H., 2009. Effects of interfacial friction on flaw tolerant adhesion between two dissimilar elastic solids, Int. J. Solids Struct. 46, 860-870.
17. Yao, H., Guduru, P.R., Gao, H., 2008. Maximum strength for intermolecular adhesion of nanospheres at an optimal size, J. Roy. Soc. Interface 5, 1363-1370.
16. Yao, H., Rocca G.D., Guduru, P.R., Gao, H., 2008. Adhesion and sliding response of a biologically inspired fibrillar surface: experimental observations, J. Roy. Soc. Interface 5, 723-733.
15. Yao, H., Gao, H., 2007. Multi-scale cohesive laws in hierarchical biological materials, Int. J. Solids Struct. 44, 8177-8193.
14. Yao, H., Ciavarella, M., Gao, H., 2007. Adhesion maps of spheres corrected for strength limit, J. Coll. Interf. Sci. 315, 786–790.
13. Yao, H., Gao, H., 2007. Mechanical principles of robust and releasable adhesion of gecko, J. Adhe. Sci. Tech. 21, 1185-1212.
12. Yao, H., Gao, H., 2007, Bio-inspired mechanics of bottom-up designed hierarchical materials: robust and releasable adhesion systems of gecko, Bull. Pol. Ac.: Tech. 55(2), 141-150.
11. Buehler, M., Yao, H., Ji, B., Gao, H., 2006, Cracking and adhesion at small scales: Atomistic and continuum studies of flaw tolerant nanostructures, Model. Simul. Mater. Sci. Eng. 14, 799-816.
10. Yao, H., Gao, H., 2006, Optimal shapes for adhesive binding between two elastic bodies, J. Coll. Interf. Sci. 298(2), 564-572.
9. Yao, H., Gao, H., 2006, Mechanics of robust and releasable adhesion in biology: bottom-up designed hierarchical structures of gecko, J. Mech. Phys. Solids 54(6), 1120-1146.
8. Gao, H., Wang, X., Yao, H., Gorb, S., Arzt, E., 2005. Mechanics of Hierarchical Adhesion Structures of Geckos, Mechanics of Materials 37 (2-3), 275-285.
7. Gao, H., Yao, H., 2004. Shape insensitive optimal adhesion of nanoscale fibrillar structures, Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 101, 7851-7856.
6. Gao, H., Ji, B., Buehler, M., Yao, H., 2004. Flaw tolerant bulk and surface nanostructures of biological systems, Mechanics and Chemistry of Biosystems 1(1), 37-52.
5. L. Chen, M. Xue, Y. Tang, H. Yao, 2004. Thermal-dynamic analysis of large scale space structures by FEM, Chinese Journal of Applied Mechanics 21(2),1-9. (in Chinese)
4. S. Liang, X.Dai, H.Yao, D. Lv, 2004. 3D FE analysis of cylinder head for diesel engine, Transactions of The Chinese Society of Agricultural Machinery 3,45-48. (in Chinese)
3. S. Liang, X. Dai, C. Guo, H. Yao, Comparative 3-D FEM analysis of some design programs for a diesel engine cylinder head, 2003. Diesel Engine 4, 43-45 (in Chinese).
2. Y. Ding, M. Xue, H. Yao, 2003. Transient thermal-structural analysis of space structures consisting of thin-walled tubes by FEM, Chinese Journal of Applied Mechanics 20(1),42-48. (in Chinese)
1. H. Yao, M. Xue, Y. Ding, 2002. Thermally induced vibration analysis of large space structures using the finite element method, J. Tsinghua Univ. (Sci. &Tech) 42(11), 1524-1527(in Chinese).
Refereed Book Chapters
7. Haimin Yao and Yang Gao (2023) Mechanics Underlying the Structure-Property Relations Unveiled From Natural Biomaterials. In: Aliabadi, Ferri M H and Soboyejo, Winston (eds.) Comprehensive Structural Integrity, 2nd Edition, vol. 8, pp. 275–302. Oxford: Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-822944-6.00076-1
6. Q. Yin, H. Yao, 2021. Computational study on the effects of mechanical constraint on the performance of silicon nanosheets as anode materials for lithium-ion batteries, Chapter 3 in book Silicon anode systems for lithium-ion batteries, by Prashant N. Kumta, Aloysius F. Hepp, Moni K. Datta, Oleg I. Velikokhatnyi (eds.), Elsevier. (ISBN: 978-0-1281-9660-1).
5. H. Yao, J. Fu, 2020. “青鱼咽齿力学与仿生”, Chapter 8 in Frontiers in Bionic Mechanics (仿生力学前沿), by Xiqiao Feng et al. (eds.), Shanghai Jiao Tong University Press. (ISBN: 978-7-3132-2075-2)
4. Yao, H., 2014. Bio-inspired Mechanics and Materials, in book Frontier of Applied mechanics, Zishun LIU (ed.), Imperial College Press, Singapore (ISBN: 978-1-78326-683-8).
3. Yao, H., Gao, H., 2013. Mechanics of Self-Similar Hierarchical Adhesive Structures Inspired by Gecko, Chapter in book Structural Interfaces and Attachments in Biology, S. Thomopoulos et al. (eds.), Springer Science+Business Media, New York.
2. Gao, H., Ji, B., Yao, H., 2006. Nanostructures in biological materials, Chapter in book Nanostructure Control of Materials, eds. A. J. Hill and R. H. J. Hannink, CRC Press.
1. Gao, H., Ji, B., Buehler, M.J., Yao, H., 2004. Flaw tolerant nanostructures of biological materials. In book Mechanics of the 21st Century, eds. W. gutkowski and T.A. Kowalewski, Springer.