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Inhomogeneous fibril stretching in antler starts after macroscopic yielding: indication for a nanoscale toughening mechanism.

This paper identifies the key nanoscale mechanisms which gives the toughest biomineralized tissue known to man (deer antler) its extraordinary energy absorption capacities. The research formed the key proof-of-concept data leading to a new STFC-funded PhD studentship with Diamond Light Source (DLS) to develop a nationally-available facility for in-situ nanomechanical imaging of biocomposites and high performance synthetic nanocomposites. The research also led to six prestigious invited keynote talks including: the Gordon Research Conferences (Composites and Biomineralization), MRS Spring Meeting 2010, International Bone and Mineral Society Meeting 2009, European Calcified Tissue Society 2009, SRPS 2009 and S4SAS 2009.