Collagen is the oldest and most abundant extracellular matrix protein that has found many
applications in food, cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and biomedical industries. First, an overview …

The biochemical and biophysical properties of the extracellular matrix (ECM) dictate tissue-
specific cell behaviour. The molecules that are associated with the ECM of each tissue …

Bone is a composite material in which collagen fibrils form a scaffold for a highly organized
arrangement of uniaxially oriented apatite crystals,. In the periodic 67 nm cross-striated …

The structure of cellulose microfibrils in wood is not known in detail, despite the abundance
of cellulose in woody biomass and its importance for biology, energy, and engineering. The …

Many biological tissues, such as wood and bone, are fiber composites with a hierarchical
structure. Their exceptional mechanical properties are believed to be due to a functional …

Collagen constitutes one-third of the human proteome, providing mechanical stability,
elasticity, and strength to organisms and is the prime construction material in biology …

Living organisms are well known for building a wide range of specially designed organic–
inorganic hybrid materials such as bone, teeth, and shells, which are highly sophisticated in …

This book offers a state-of-the-art view of leather making, based on the scientific principles
underpinning the technology. In particular, it contributes to the understanding of the modern …

Bone is a hierarchically structured material with remarkable mechanical performance which
may serve as a model for the development of biomimetic materials. Understanding its …

The fibrous collagens are ubiquitous in animals and form the structural basis of all
mammalian connective tissues, including those of the heart, vasculature, skin, cornea …