The pursuit of achieving both ceramic-like hardness and polymer-like flexibility in a coating,
known as a polymer–ceramic hybrid coating, is a challenging yet highly desirable goal. The …

Organic–inorganic materials have attracted attention because of the advantages of both
organic and inorganic resins. Among their disadvantages, hard coating films made of …

The hierarchical tissue structure that can balance the lightweight and strength of organisms
gives hints on the development of biologically inspired materials. The exoskeleton of the …

The mud crab, Scylla serrata, has huge claws in comparison with its body size. The color of
the claw top's finger surface changes from white to deep-mottled blue, and this discoloration …

Procambarus clarkii was harvested in different months (April, May, and June) and classified
to different groups based on weight (small, 10–20 g; medium, 20–30 g; and large, 30–40 g) …

Some decapod crustaceans have tooth-like white denticles that exist only on the pinching
side of claws. We revealed the denticle microstructure in the coconut crab, Birgus latro …

Simple Summary Understanding the diverse mechanisms by which organisms achieve
exceptionally high mechanical properties may enable the development of unique …

The claws of the mud crab, Scylla serrata, are huge in comparison with its body size. Many
bulges ranging from 5 to 23 μm in height and 90 to 146 µm in diameter were observed on …

Decapod crustaceans have tooth-like denticles on their claw fingers, which come into direct
contact with predators and prey. Since the denticles are subject to more frequent and …

Decapod crustaceans have tooth-like white denticles that are present only on the pinching
side of the claws. In the mud crab, Scylla serrata, a huge denticle exists on the movable …