New Generation Advanced Material Design: Tracking the Motion of Protein Nanorods

Biological materials such as bones, teeth, and seashells are extremely durable. Their strength stems from their composition, which consists of a mix of hard rock-like minerals and resilient carbon-based compounds such as proteins. Materials scientists are drawing inspiration from biological materials to develop a new generation of advanced materials made from proteins and minerals. However, scientists must first know how proteins attach and assemble on mineral surfaces.