| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 827022 | Journal of Bionic Engineering | 2009 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Sea urchin spines were chosen as a model system for biomimetic ceramics obtained using starch-blended slip casting. Porous alumina ceramics with cap-shaped layers with different alternating porosities were found to have superior fracture behavior under bulk compression compared to ceramics with uniform porosity. They fail in a cascading manner, absorbing high amounts of energy during extended compression paths. The porosity variation in an otherwise single phase material mimicks the architectural microstructure design of sea urchin spines of Heterocentrotus mammillatus, which are promising model materials for impact protection.
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