Multiscale toughening mechanisms in biological materials and bioinspired designs
Biological materials found in Nature such as nacre and bone are well recognized as light‐
weight, strong, and tough structural materials. The remarkable toughness and damage …
weight, strong, and tough structural materials. The remarkable toughness and damage …
Beautiful and functional: a review of biomimetic design in additive manufacturing
This review article summarizes the current state-of-the-art for biomimicry in additive
manufacturing. Biomimicry is the practice of learning from and emulating nature-which can …
manufacturing. Biomimicry is the practice of learning from and emulating nature-which can …
[HTML][HTML] Microcomputed tomography–based characterization of advanced materials: a review
Micro-computed tomography (CT) is an X-ray tomography technique with (sub) micron
resolution, typically using an X-ray tube with cone-beam geometry as a source and a …
resolution, typically using an X-ray tube with cone-beam geometry as a source and a …
On the materials science of nature's arms race
Z Liu, Z Zhang, RO Ritchie - Advanced Materials, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
Biological material systems have evolved unique combinations of mechanical properties to
fulfill their specific function through a series of ingenious designs. Seeking lessons from …
fulfill their specific function through a series of ingenious designs. Seeking lessons from …
[HTML][HTML] Looking deep into nature: A review of micro-computed tomography in biomimicry
A du Plessis, C Broeckhoven - Acta biomaterialia, 2019 - Elsevier
Albert Einstein once said “look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything
better”. Looking deep into nature has in the last few years become much more achievable …
better”. Looking deep into nature has in the last few years become much more achievable …
[HTML][HTML] Constructional design of echinoid endoskeleton: main structural components and their potential for biomimetic applications
The endoskeleton of echinoderms (Deuterostomia: Echinodermata) is of mesodermal origin
and consists of cells, organic components, as well as an inorganic mineral matrix. The …
and consists of cells, organic components, as well as an inorganic mineral matrix. The …
[HTML][HTML] Tooth diversity underpins future Biomimetic replications
D Wang, S Han, M Yang - Biomimetics, 2023 - mdpi.com
Although the evolution of tooth structure seems highly conserved, remarkable diversity exists
among species due to different living environments and survival requirements. Along with …
among species due to different living environments and survival requirements. Along with …
[HTML][HTML] Scale and size effects on the mechanical properties of bioinspired 3D printed two-phase composites
Multi-material 3D printing offers design flexibility for the manufacture of new architectured
composite materials and has been increasingly used to explore the mechanical properties of …
composite materials and has been increasingly used to explore the mechanical properties of …
[HTML][HTML] In situ wear study reveals role of microstructure on self-sharpening mechanism in sea urchin teeth
Animals' teeth have evolved to provide food procurement, mastication, and protection. These
functions, directly linked to survival of many living animal species, require superior hardness …
functions, directly linked to survival of many living animal species, require superior hardness …
[HTML][HTML] Response of sea urchin fitness traits to environmental gradients across the Southern California oxygen minimum zone
Marine calcifiers are considered to be among the most vulnerable taxa to climate-forced
environmental changes occurring on continental margins with effects hypothesized to occur …
environmental changes occurring on continental margins with effects hypothesized to occur …