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- Title
Structural Biological Materials: Overview of Current Research.
- Authors
Chen, P.-Y.; Lin, A. Y.-M.; Stokes, A. G.; Seki, Y.; Bodde, S. G.; McKittrick, J.; Meyers, M. A.
- Abstract
Through specific biological examples this article illustrates the complex designs that have evolved in nature to address strength, toughness, and weight optimization. Current research is reviewed, and the structure of some shells, bones, antlers, crab exoskeletons, and avian feathers and beaks is described using the principles of materials science and engineering by correlating the structure with mechanical properties. In addition, the mechanisms of deformation and failure are discussed.
- Subjects
BIOMEDICAL materials; MATERIALS science; SEASHELLS; BONES; ANTLERS; FEATHERS; BIOMEDICAL engineering
- Publication
JOM: The Journal of The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS), 2008, Vol 60, Issue 6, p23
- ISSN
1047-4838
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1007/s11837-008-0067-2