Bioinspired design of flexible armor based on chiton scales
Biology has often served as the inspiration for the design of body armor; one common limitation is the flexibility of the resultant armor. Here, the authors examine the armour of chiton and use the observed design principles to 3D print flexible armor.
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Nature Portfolio
2019-12-01
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| Series: | Nature Communications |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-019-13215-0 |