Effects of laminate architecture on fracture resistance of sponge biosilica : lessons from nature

Hexactinellid sponges are known for their ability to synthesize unusually long and highly flexible fibrous spicules, which serve as the building blocks of their skeletal systems. The spicules consist of a central core of monolithic hydrated silica, surrounded by alternating layers of hydrated silica...

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Main Authors: Miserez, Ali, Weaver, James C., Thurner, Philipp J., Aizenberg, Joanna, Dauphin, Yannicke, Fratzl, Peter, Morse, Daniel E., Zok, Frank W.
Other Authors: School of Materials Science & Engineering
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: 2014
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10356/102019
http://hdl.handle.net/10220/18887