Optimized Hierarchical Structure and Chemical Gradients Promote the Biomechanical Functions of the Spike of Mantis Shrimps.
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DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c02867
Abstract: The tail spike of the mantis shrimp is the appendage for counteracting the enemy from behind. Here, we investigate the correlations between the chemical compositions, the microstructures, and the mechanical properties of the spike. We… read more here.
Keywords: optimized hierarchical; hierarchical structure; chemical compositions; spike mantis ... See more keywords