Abstract

AbstractThe exoskeleton of the lobsterHomarus americanusis a multiphase bio-composite which consists of a fibrous organic matrix (crystalline α-chitin and various types of non-crystalline proteins) and embedded biominerals (mainly calcite). In this study we present experimental data about the microscopic and mesoscopic structure of this material.

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