Structural and mechanical properties of fish scales for the bio-inspired design of flexible body armors: A review
| Autor: | Prashant Rawat, Zillur Rahman, Deju Zhu, Francois Barthelat |
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| Rok vydání: | 2021 |
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Armour
Computer science 0206 medical engineering Fishes Biomedical Engineering 02 engineering and technology General Medicine 021001 nanoscience & nanotechnology Key features 020601 biomedical engineering Biochemistry Construction engineering Turtles Body armor Biomaterials Hardness Animals 0210 nano-technology Molecular Biology Biotechnology |
| Zdroj: | Acta Biomaterialia. 121:41-67 |
| ISSN: | 1742-7061 |
| DOI: | 10.1016/j.actbio.2020.12.003 |
| Popis: | Natural protection offered to living beings is the result of millions of years of biological revolution. The protections provided in fishes, armadillos, and turtles by unique hierarchal designs help them to survive in surrounding environments. Natural armors offer protections with outstanding mechanical properties, such as high penetration resistance and toughness to weight ratio. The mechanical properties are not the only key features that make scales unique; they are also highly flexible and breathable. In this study, we aim to review the structural and mechanical characteristics of the scales from ray-finned or teleost fishes, which can be used for new bio-inspired armor designs. It is also essential to consider the hierarchical structure of extinct and existing natural armors. The basic characteristics, as mentioned above, are the foundation for developing high-performance, well-structured flexible natural armors. Furthermore, the present review justifies the importance of interaction between toughness, hardness, and deformability in well-engineered bio-inspired body armor. At last, some suggestions are proposed for the design and fabrication of new bio-inspired flexible body armors. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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