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Metal–ligand interactions and salt bridges as sacrificial bonds in mussel byssus-derived materials
(American Chemical Society, 2016-09-02)The byssus that anchors mussels to solid surfaces is a protein-based material combining strength and toughness as well as a self-healing ability. These exceptional mechanical properties are explained in part by the presence of metal ions forming ...