Wednesday 11 January 2017

Deciphering the beetle exoskeleton with nanomechanics

Engineers have employed a creative way to identify the geometry and material properties of the fibers that comprise a beetle’s exoskeleton. This work could ultimately uncover information that could guide the design and manufacturing of new and improved artificial materials through bio-mimicry.

from Engineering and Construction News – ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/01/170111184452.htm



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