Journal
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
Volume 6, Issue -, Pages -Publisher
NATURE PUBLISHING GROUP
DOI: 10.1038/ncomms8418
Keywords
-
Categories
Funding
- Office of Naval Research [N00014-13-1-0760]
- Department of Defense through the National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowship Program
- Air Force Office of Scientific Research [FA9550-13-1-01 08]
- National Science Foundation [CMMI-1100430, CMMI-1160840, CPS-1135850]
Ask authors/readers for more resources
Natural systems frequently exploit intricate multiscale and multiphasic structures to achieve functionalities beyond those of man-made systems. Although understanding the chemical make-up of these systems is essential, the passive and active mechanics within biological systems are crucial when considering the many natural systems that achieve advanced properties, such as high strength-to-weight ratios and stimuli-responsive adaptability. Discovering how and why biological systems attain these desirable mechanical functionalities often reveals principles that inform new synthetic designs based on biological systems. Such approaches have traditionally found success in medical applications, and are now informing breakthroughs in diverse frontiers of science and engineering.
Authors
I am an author on this paper
Click your name to claim this paper and add it to your profile.
Reviews
Recommended
No Data Available