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Title: Intracrystalline incorporation of nacre protein hydrogels modifies the mechanical properties of calcite crystals: a microcompression study

Journal Article · · Journal of Materials Chemistry. B
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1039/c8tb01156g· OSTI ID:1540099
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  1. Nano Surfaces Division; Bruker Corporation; Eden Prairie; USA
  2. Laboratory for Chemical Physics; Division of Basic Sciences and Center for Skeletal and Craniofacial Biology; New York University College of Dentistry; NY; USA
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The fracture toughness of mollusk shell nacre has been attributed to many factors, one of which is the intracrystalline incorporation of nacre-specific proteins.

Research Organization:
New York Univ. (NYU), NY (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Science (SC)
DOE Contract Number:
FG02-03ER46099
OSTI ID:
1540099
Journal Information:
Journal of Materials Chemistry. B, Vol. 6, Issue 25; ISSN 2050-750X
Publisher:
Royal Society of Chemistry
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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