Metal Coordination‐Mediated Functional Grading and Self‐Healing in Mussel Byssus Cuticle
Abstract Metal‐containing polymer networks are ubiquitous in biological systems, and their unique structures enable a variety of fascinating biological behaviors. Cuticle of mussel byssal threads, containing Fe‐catecholate complexes, shows remarkably high hardness, high extensibility, and self‐heali...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2019-12-01
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Series: | Advanced Science |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1002/advs.201902043 |