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Markus Buehler
Coverage of Markus Buehler in the Nexus archive.
- Hard but lightweight ‘bio-metal’ material discovered in sea worm jaws
The marine ragworm Perinereis cultrifera has jaws composed of a hard yet lightweight 'bio-metal' material made of proteins and zinc ions. Researchers led by Christian Hellmich found the material exhibits metal-like hardness and unique elasticity, with potential applications in engineering for lightweight, durable materials.