Chitin is the second most abundant biopolymer and functions as the main structural
component in a variety of living organisms. In nature, chitin rarely occurs in a pure form, but …

Protein‐metal interactions—traditionally regarded for roles in metabolic processes—are now
known to enhance the performance of certain biogenic materials, influencing properties …

It is important but challenging to develop multifunctional soy protein adhesives with high
bonding strength to replace toxic formaldehyde-based adhesives used in the wood-based …

The remarkable mechanical performance of biological materials is based on intricate
structure–function relationships. Nanoindentation has become the primary tool for …

By mimicking the natural sclerotization process of insect cuticles, a novel nanofiber-
reinforced gelatin hydrogel was developed with improved mechanical properties, which was …

Chitin, as a fundamental polysaccharide in invertebrate skeletons, continues to be actively
investigated, especially with respect to new sources and the development of effective …

In the absence of minerals as stiffening agents, insects and spiders often use metal‐ion
cross‐linking of protein matrices in their fully organic load‐bearing “tools.” In this …

Improved wound healing of burnt skin and skin lesions, as well as medical implants and
replacement products, requires the support of synthetical matrices. Yet, producing synthetic …

Color preference assay is a test for an animal's innate and adaptive response to differentiate
colors and can be used as an endpoint for psychoactive activity evaluation. Several color …

Since scorpions exist almost all over the world, some expected body differences exist
among the species: undoubtedly, the most evident is the shape and size of their pincers or …