Research uncovers mineral-mechanics differences in cement lines compared to bone, suggesting new insights into bone structure.
Cement Line In their Research Article (10.1002/sstr.202500612), Wolfgang Wagermaier, Davide Ruffoni, and co-workers investigate the cement line around osteons in bone. Using high-resolution techniques, the composition-mechanics relationship of this enigmatic interface is unraveled. This cover, inspired by pop art, illustrates the lamellar pattern in osteons, with the circular rings representing regions with different mineral properties.
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