Diabolical ironclad beetles inspire tougher joints for engineering applications
Abstract
Intriguing structures have been observed that link sections of the diabolical ironclad beetle's amazingly crush-resistant armour. These findings suggest fresh approaches for making tough, reliable joints for use in engineering.
- Publication:
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Nature
- Pub Date:
- October 2020
- DOI:
- 10.1038/d41586-020-02840-1
- Bibcode:
- 2020Natur.586..502C