The homogenous alternative to biomineralization: Zn- and Mn-rich materials enable sharp organismal “tools” that reduce force requirements

The homogenous alternative to biomineralization: Zn- and Mn-rich materials enable sharp organismal “tools” that reduce force requirements

Abstract We measured hardness, modulus of elasticity, and, for the first time, loss tangent, energy of fracture, abrasion resistance, and impact resistance of zinc- and manganese-enriched materials from fangs, stings and other “tools” of an ant, spider, scorpion and nereid worm. The mechanical prope...

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Main Authors: R. M. S. Schofield, J. Bailey, J. J. Coon, A. Devaraj, R. W. Garrett, M. S. Goggans, M. G. Hebner, B. S. Lee, D. Lee, N. Lovern, S. Ober-Singleton, N. Saephan, V. R. Seagal, D. M. Silver, H. E. Som, J. Twitchell, X. Wang, J. S. Zima, M. H. Nesson
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Language:EN
Published: Nature Portfolio 2021
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Online Access:https://doaj.org/article/afc60c977a4d4067a63b4947cfde81c5
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