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Optical asymmetric transmission design with mechanical robustness in the shell of Polinices albumen
Asymmetric transmission (AT) is crucial for optical devices like isolators and circulators. A key, yet unmet, challenge is integrating …
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Combining crossed-lamellar structure and nacre-like nanoparticulate structure in conch shells for enhanced mechanical properties
Crossed-lamellar design and nacreous structure are two common architected microstructures of mollusk shells that both exhibit excellent …
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Hierarchical architecture and mechanical optimization of monetaria annulus shell: insights for bioinspired material design
Natural mollusk shells achieve exceptional combinations of hardness and toughness through hierarchically organized architectures. While …
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