The word armor is typically associated with the rigid, unyielding defensive gear used by knights during medieval times or by samurai in feudal Japan. A suit of armor provided full-body coverage and protection, but its stiff plates offered little in the way of flexibility.
Many animals, such as mollusks, have natural armor for mechanical protection — but those are also limited by rigid and hard armor plates. Certain organisms, including some fish and snakes, have scale-like armor consisting of small, overlapping repeating elements. These can provide more flexibility.
Would you like to access the complete CEP News Update?
No problem. You just have to complete the following steps.
You have completed 0 of 2 steps.
-
Log in
You must be logged in to view this content. Log in now.
-
AIChE Membership
You must be an AIChE member to view this article. Join now.
Copyright Permissions
Would you like to reuse content from CEP Magazine? It’s easy to request permission to reuse content. Simply click here to connect instantly to licensing services, where you can choose from a list of options regarding how you would like to reuse the desired content and complete the transaction.
