Mineral-based bulk structural materials (MBSMs) are known for their long history and
extensive range of usage. The inherent brittleness of minerals poses a major problem to the …

Nanoindentation based techniques were significantly enhanced by continuous stiffness
monitoring capabilities. In essence, this allowed to expand from point-wise discrete …

Friction, wear, and the consequent energy dissipation pose significant challenges in
systems with moving components, spanning various domains, including …

The endoskeleton of echinoderms (Deuterostomia: Echinodermata) is of mesodermal origin
and consists of cells, organic components, as well as an inorganic mineral matrix. The …

The abilities of scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and focused ion beam (FIB) milling for
obtaining high‐resolution images from top surfaces, cross‐sectional surfaces, and even in …

Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have emerged as a versatile material platform for a wide
range of applications. However, the development of practical devices is constrained by their …

Although the evolution of tooth structure seems highly conserved, remarkable diversity exists
among species due to different living environments and survival requirements. Along with …

The load of cavitation collapse is one of the main input loads to the structure subjected to
underwater explosion. The cavitation effects near different boundaries are of particular …

Chiton articulatus is a species of mollusk living in the tropical Pacific intertidal rocky shores
of Mexico. This species feeds on solid waste organic sources, including hard crustose algae …

This paper presents findings of strategies for the resilience of natural structures in biological
systems with applications in manufacturing. Natural structures are fundamental to the …