[HTML][HTML] Recent advances in nanomechanical and in situ testing techniques: Towards extreme conditions

D Kiener, M Wurmshuber, M Alfreider… - Current Opinion in Solid …, 2023 - Elsevier
Nanoindentation based techniques were significantly enhanced by continuous stiffness
monitoring capabilities. In essence, this allowed to expand from point-wise discrete …

Nonclassical crystallization of goethite nanorods in limpet teeth by self-assembly of silica-rich nanoparticles reveals structure–mechanical property relations

Y Lu, L Yi, Z Fu, J Xie, Q Cheng, Z Fu, Z Zou - Journal of Colloid and …, 2024 - Elsevier
The intricate organization of goethite nanorods within a silica-rich matrix makes limpet teeth
the strongest known natural material. However, the mineralization pathway of goethite in …

[HTML][HTML] Unraveling the orientation-dependent mechanics of dental enamel in the red-necked wallaby

J Wilmers, M Wurmshuber, C Gescher, CM Graupp… - Acta Biomaterialia, 2024 - Elsevier
Dental enamels of different species exhibit a wide variety of microstructural patterns that are
attractive to mimic in bioinspired composites to achieve high stiffness and superior …

[HTML][HTML] Nacre-inspired auxetic interlocking brick-and-mortar composites

XL Peng, S Bargmann - Composites Communications, 2024 - Elsevier
We design auxetic 3D interlocking brick-and-mortar composites inspired by nacre-a natural
strong and resilient high-performance material. The influences of geometrical parameters …

3D woven auxetic composites using onloom shaped reinforcement

Z Arshad, M Ali - Polymer Bulletin, 2024 - Springer
Abstract Three-dimensional (3D) auxetic woven fabrics and associated composites pose
great potential in various industrial sectors, mainly in aerospace and automotive …

Reviewing the different types of heavy materials in the human teeth

HM Qadr, NF Salih - Bulletin of the International Association for …, 2024 - hrcak.srce.hr
Sažetak Heavy materials can be detected by recording long-term exposures to human teeth
due to their stable nature. Teeth have mechanical properties such as hardness, elasticity …