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Optimisation of Materials Properties in Living Systems

This teaching and learning package discusses the uses of merit indices in conjunction with materials-selection maps focusing on biomaterials. The derivation of merit indices is discussed and biological examples are shown.

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Aims
Before you start
Introduction
Young´s Modulus - Density selection map
Strength - Density selection map
Young´s Modulus - Strength selection map
Toughness - Young´s Modulus selection map
Comparison of engineering materials and biomaterials
Summary
Questions
Going further

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