February 2016 PMID 26652472

Structure and mechanical properties of selected protective systems in marine organisms.

Steven E Naleway, Jennifer R A Taylor, Michael M Porter, Marc A Meyers, Joanna McKittrick

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The discussions include remarks like 'fascinating insight into marine resilience' and 'could inspire new biomimetic materials', reflecting a general appreciation and curiosity. The tone varies from enthusiastic praise to simple summaries, emphasizing the article's educational value but not showing deep technical debate or strong calls for action.

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Most discussions express support and appreciation for the research, highlighting its relevance to biomimetics and marine biology.

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Participants show moderate curiosity, with some posts discussing specific aspects like environmental adaptations, but few delve deeply into technical details.

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Abstract in brief

Marine organisms use a range of protective strategies made from simple biopolymers and biominerals, which are designed to withstand diverse environmental conditions like temperature, salinity, and motion in the ocean.
The structure and mechanical properties of these biological materials are influenced by the specific habitats and environmental variability, such as deep versus shallow zones, with some species migrating between these areas.
The review explores the basic building blocks (like biopolymers and minerals), their protective strategies, and how understanding these natural materials can inspire new biomimetic designs for protective systems.]

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Structure and mechanical properties of selected protective systems in marine organisms http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S092849311530463X

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