The study of natural cellular materials offers valuable insights into the superior properties and functions underlying their unique structure and benefits the design and fabrication of advanced biomimetic materials. In this study, we present a systematic investigation of the mechanical behavior of fresh and oven-dried pomelo peels. Density measurements revealed the gradient structure of the pomelo peel, which contributed to its mechanical properties. Step-by-step drying revealed two types of water in the peel. Both uniaxial compression and low-strain hysteresis tests were conducted, and the results showed that fresh pomelo peel exhibits soft elastomer-like behavior, while dried pomelo peel behaves more like conventional synthetic polymer foam. Compared to fresh pomelo peel, dried peel samples showed higher compressive modulus and energy loss in 6, 8 and 10% strain hysteresis tests. The rehydration process was studied using hysteresis tests at three different strains. In addition, multilayer gradient EO/EO and LDPE/LDPE film/foams with 16 alternating layers were produced using the microlayer coextrusion technique. The morphology and mechanical properties were examined and indicated great potential for biomimicking the structure and properties of pomelo peel.
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