Researchers from the University of New South Wales have created a “smart” fabric that mimics the human tissue periosteum. Periosteum is a membrane that covers all human bones except joints. It strengthens the bone under high impact loads. With the help of a special 3D imaging system the research team mapped the tissue’s architecture, scaled up the key components and produced prototypes of the fabric which is made of elastic material that mimics elastin, silk and collagen. The newly created fabric could be used for protective suits or biological tissues that replace or repair joints.
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