Plasticity and toughness in bone
By R. Ritchie, Markus J. Buehler, Paul K. Hansma. 2009
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Our bones are full of microscopic cracks, but the hierarchical character of the bones’ structure—from molecular to macroscopic scales—makes them remarkably resistant to fracture.
Subfields: Biomaterials, Biomedical Engineering, Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
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