Biomimetics enables the use of nature as a source of inspiration for the elaboration of high-
performance materials. In this scenario, the development of bioinspired composites emerges …

The complexity of torsional load, its three-dimensional nature, its combination with other
stresses, and its disruptive impact make torsional failure prevention an ambitious goal …

Elephant tusks are composed of dentin or ivory, a hierarchical and composite biological
material made of mineralized collagen fibers (MCF). The specific arrangement of the MCF is …

X-ray phase contrast nanotomography enables imaging of a wide range of samples with
high spatial resolution in 3D. Near-field holography, as one of the major phase contrast …

The elephant ivory trade remains controversial because of concerns about the extinction risk
of elephants and the different needs of CITES member states. Thailand's situation is …

The escalating demand for torsion‐and bending‐resistant structures paired with the need for
more efficient use of materials and geometries, have led to novel bio‐inspired ingenious …

The demystification of how 19th-century novelly designed materials became significant
elements of modern technological, economic, and cultural life requires a complete …

Objective The present review aims to: a) describe the features that support tusks in extra-oral
position, and b) represent distinctive features of tusks, which provide insights into tusks …

Enamel as hardest biological tissue remains unaltered for millions of years and is therefore
an excellent archive for studies on paleodiet, paleoecology, paleoclimate …

Through history, numerous art, religious and every-day objects were carved from ivory
because of its aesthetic appearance, convenient workability and its durability. Since the …