Bio-Inspired Synthetic Ivory as a Sustainable Material for Piano Keys
Natural ivory is no longer readily or legally available, as it is obtained primarily from elephant tusks, which now enjoy international protection. Ivory, however, is the best material known for piano keys. We present a hydroxylapatite−gelatin biocomposite that is chemically identical to n...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-11-01
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| Series: | Sustainability |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/11/23/6538 |