Three-dimensional functional gradients direct stem curling in the resurrection plant Selaginella lepidophylla

V Brulé, A Rafsanjani, M Asgari… - Journal of the …, 2019 - royalsocietypublishing.org
Upon hydration and dehydration, the vegetative tissue of Selaginella lepidophylla can
reversibly swell and shrink to generate complex morphological transformations. Here, we …

Time-resolved nano-Newton force spectroscopy in air and vacuum using a load cell of ultra micro-balance

B Panda, MS Sidhu, P Munjal, S Sokhi… - Review of Scientific …, 2019 - pubs.aip.org
We demonstrate a simple and versatile nanomechanical force measuring setup with 1 nN
precision in air and vacuum using a load cell of an ultra-microbalance. We validate stability …

Multiscale Characteristics of Bone Toughness

S Nobakhti - 2019 - search.proquest.com
Bone has a complex hierarchical structure, resulting in elevated strength and toughness
compared to a homogeneous material of the same composition. In this project, we …