The mechanics of mussel byssal threads : a study in protein unfolding and graded structures
Thesis (S.M.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, 2009. === Includes bibliographical references (leaves 196-198). === Natural materials and structures have evolved over millions of years to perform very complex and specific biomechanical functions, and as a resul...
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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