Thermogravimetric analysis reveals larger fish have increased mechanical strength and deformation abilities in intermuscular bones, suggesting new biomaterials.
Key Points
Intermuscular bones showed enhanced deformability, with larger fish displaying a significant increase in mechanical strength.
Strain-to-failure reached up to 4.5% in larger herring fish compared to their smaller counterparts, indicating greater tissue capabilities.
Employing thermogravimetric analysis and synchrotron imaging techniques clarified collagen fibrils' roles in strain transmission.
The findings may inspire the development of innovative biomaterials informed by the tissue's unique structural characteristics.