Our recent study through molecular dynamics simulations represents a new approach to improve the mechanical behaviour of nanoporous silicon through controlling the pore shape. In this work, a high strength and ductile structure is obtained for honeycomb nanoporous strucutres. Further details can be found: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/334777956_Mechanical_properties_of_honeycomb_nanoporous_silicon_A_high_strength_and_ductile_structure