Tensile Tester

• Electrospinning polydioxanone for biomedical applications
  Eugene D. Bolanda, Branch D. Colemana, Catherine P. Barnesa, David G. Simpsonb, Gary E. Wnekc and Gary L. Bowlin
  Acta Biomaterialia
  Volume 1, Issue 1, January 2005, Pages 115-123
• Fabrication of osteo-structure analogous scaffolds via fused deposition modeling
  Zhongzhong Chen, Dichen Lia, Bingheng Lua, Yiping Tanga, Minglin Sunb and Songfeng Xu
  Scripta Materialia
  Volume 52, Issue 2, January 2005, Pages 157-161
• Multifunctionality of single-walled carbon nanotube–polytetrafluoroethylene nanocomposites
  J.R. Vaila, D.L. Burrisand W.G. Sawyer
  Wear
  Volume 267, Issues 1-4, 15 June 2009, Pages 619-624
• Nanoscale characterization of bone–implant interface and biomechanical modulation of bone in growth
  Paul A. Clark, Andrew M. Clarka, Anthony Rodrigueza, Mohammad A. Hussaina and Jeremy J. Mao
  Materials Science and Engineering: C
  Volume 27, Issue 3, April 2007, Pages 382-393
• On the characterization of continuous fibres fracture by quantifying acoustic emission and acousto-ultrasonics waveforms
  Y. Z. Pappas, A. Kontsos, T. H. Loutas and V. Kostopoulos
  NDT & E International
  Volume 37, Issue 5, July 2004, Pages 389-401
• Relationship between osseointegration and superelastic biomechanics in porous NiTi scaffolds
  Xiangmei Liua, Shuilin WuKelvin W.K. Yeungc, Y.L. Chanc, Tao Hub, Zushun Xua, Xuanyong Liub, Jonathan C.Y. Chungb, Kenneth M.C. Cheungc and Paul K. Chu
  Biomaterials, Volume 32, Issue 2, January 2011, Pages 330-338
• A three-layered electrospun matrix to mimic native arterial architecture using polycaprolactone, elastin, and collagen: A preliminary study
  Michael J. McClurea, Scott A. Sella, David G. Simpsonb, Beat H. Walpothc and Gary L. Bowlin
  Acta Biomaterialia, Volume 6, Issue 7, July 2010, Pages 2422-2433
• Analysis of collapse behaviour of combined geometry metallic shells under axial impact
  N.K. Gupta N. Mohamed Sheriffb and R. Velmurugan
  International Journal of Impact Engineering
  Volume 35, Issue 8, August 2008, Pages 731-741
• Biomechanical variation of silk links spinning plasticity to spider web function
  Cecilia BoutryCorresponding Author Contact Informationand Todd A. Blackledge
  Zoology, Volume 112, Issue 6, November 2009, Pages 451-460
• Bioprospecting Finds the Toughest Biological Material: Extraordinary Silk from a Giant Riverine Orb Spider
  Agnarsson, Matjaž Kuntner, Todd A. Blackledge
  PlOs One
• Characterization of silk spun by the embiopteran, Antipaluria urichi
  Matthew A. Collin, Jessica E. Garbb, Janice S. Edgerlyc and Cheryl Y. Hayashi
  Insect Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
  Volume 39, Issue 2, February 2009, Pages 75-82
• Collagen-based fibrous scaffold for spatial organization of encapsulated and seeded human mesenchymal stem cells
  S.Z. Yow, C.H. Quekb, Evelyn K.F. Yim, C.T. Limand K.W. Leong
  Biomaterials, Volume 30, Issue 6, February 2009, Pages 1133-1142
• Comparison of Embiopteran Silks Reveals Tensile and Structural Similarities across Taxa
  Matthew A. Collin, Edina Camama, Brook O. Swanson, Janice S. Edgerly and Cheryl Y. Hayashi
  Biomacromolecules, 2009, 10 (8), pp 2268–2274
• Condition-dependent spider web architecture in the western black widow, Latrodectus hesperus
  Todd A. Blackledge, Jacquelyn M. Zevenbergen
  Animal Behaviour, Volume 73, Issue 5, May 2007, Pages 855-864
• Cooperative Adhesion and Friction of Compliant Nanohairs
  Liehui Ge, Lijie Ci, Anubha Goyal, Rachel Shi, L. Mahadevan, P. M. Ajayan, and Ali Dhinojwala
  Nano Lett., 2010, 10 (11), pp 4509–4513
• Cross-linking methods of electrospun fibrinogen scaffolds for tissue engineering applications
  Scott A Sell, Michael P Francis, Koyal Garg, Michael J McClure, David G Simpson and Gary L Bowlin
  Biomed. Mater. 3
• Cyclic loading of notched dental composite specimens
  Lihong Lina and James L. Drummond
  Dental Materials, Volume 26, Issue 3, March 2010, Pages 207-214
• Dependence of the mechanical properties of nanohoneycomb structures on porosity
  Dukhyun Choi, Sangmin Lee, Changwoo Lee, Pyungsoo Lee, Junghyun Lee, Kunhong Lee, Hyunchul Park and Woonbong Hwang
  Journal of Micromechanics and MicroengineeringVolume 17, Number 3
• Development of an electrospun nano-apatite/PCL composite membrane for GTR/GBR application
  Fang Yanga, Sanne K. Botha, Xuechao Yanga, X. Frank Walboomersa and John A. Jansen
  Acta Biomaterialia, Volume 5, Issue 9, November 2009, Pages 3295-3304
• Effect of Molecular Orientation on Mechanical Property of Single Electrospun Fiber of Poly[(R)-3-hydroxybutyrate-co-(R)-3-hydroxyvalerate]
  Kok Ho Kent Chan, Siew Yee Wong, Xu Li, Yan Zhong Zhang, Poh Chong Lim, Chwee Teck Lim, Masaya Kotaki and Chao Bin He
  J. Phys. Chem. B, 2009, 113 (40), pp 13179–13185

• Effect of tensile offset angles on micro/nanoscale tensile testing
  Xiaodong Li, Xinnan Wang, Wei-Che Chang, Yuh J. Chao, and Ming Chang
  Acta Biomaterialia
  Rev. Sci. Instrum. 76, 033904 (2005);
• Effects of crystalline morphology on the tensile properties of electrospun polymer nanofibers
  C. T. Lim, E. P. S. Tan, and S. Y. Ng
  Appl. Phys. Lett. 92, 141908 (2008);
• Enhancement of surface properties of biomaterials using plasma-based technologies
  Paul K. Chu
  Surface and Coatings Technology
  Volume 201, Issues 19-20, 5 August 2007, Pages 8076-8082
• Evaluating mechanical properties and degradation of YTZP dental implants
  Pablo SevillaE-mail The Corresponding Author, Clara Sandinoa, Milena Arciniegasa, Jordi Martínez-Gomisb, Maria Peraireb and Francisco Javier Clar
  Materials Science and Engineering: C
  Volume 30, Issue 1, 1 January 2010, Pages 14-19
• Evaluation of antibiotic-loaded collagen-hyaluronic acid matrix as a skin substitute
  Si-Nae Parka, Jeoung Koo Kimc and Hwal Suh
  Biomaterials
  Volume 25, Issue 17, August 2004, Pages 3689-3698
• Foamed surfactant solution as a template for self-setting injectable hydroxyapatite scaffolds for bone regeneration
  E.B. Montufar, T. Traykova, C. Gila, I. Harra, A. Almiralla, A. Aguirrea, E. Engela, J.A. Planella, c and M.P. Ginebra
  Acta Biomaterialia
  Volume 6, Issue 3, March 2010, Pages 876-885
• Formation of oriented nanofibers using electrospinning
  GeunHyung Kim and WanDoo Kim
  Appl. Phys. Lett. 88
• Gumfooted lines in black widow cobwebs and the mechanical properties of spider capture silk
  Todd A. Blackledge, Adam P. Summersb and Cheryl Y. Hayashia
  Zoology, Volume 108, Issue 1, 15 March 2005, Pages 41-46
• Heavy metal-rich wastes sequester in mineral phases through a glass–ceramic process
  M. Garcia-Valles, G. Avilaa, S. Martineza, R. Terradasa and J.M. Nogués
  Chemosphere, Volume 68, Issue 10, August 2007, Pages 1946-1953
• High-strength apatitic cement by modification with superplasticizers
  E. Fernández, S. Sardab, M. Hamcerencua, M.D. Vlada, M. Gela, S. Vallsc, R. Torresa and J. López
  Biomaterials, Volume 26, Issue 15, May 2005, Pages 2289-2296
• In situ indentation testing of elastomers
  Julia K. DeuschleE-mail The Corresponding Author, Gerhard Buerkib, H. Matthias Deuschlec, Susan Endersa, Johann Michlerb and Eduard Arz
  Acta Materialia
  Volume 56, Issue 16, September 2008, Pages 4390-4401
• Incorporating solid mechanics into biomedical and life sciences
  Kai-tak Wan
  JOM Journal of the Minerals, Metals and Materials Society
  Volume 58, Number 7, 42-45
• Incremental changes in anisotropy induce incremental changes in the material properties of electrospun scaffolds
  Chantal E. Ayresa, Gary L. Bowlina, Ryan Pizingerb, Leander T. Taylora, Christopher A. Keenb and David G. Simpson
  Acta Biomaterialia
  Volume 3, Issue 5, September 2007, Pages 651-661
• Interface effects on mechanical properties of particle-reinforced composites
  S. Debnatha, R. Ranadea, S. L. Wundera, J. McCoolb, K. Boberickc and G. Baran
  Dental Materials, Volume 20, Issue 7, September 2004, Pages 677-686
• Intermolecular interactions in electrospun collagen–chitosan complex nanofibers
  Zonggang Chen, Xiumei Mo, Chuanglong Hea and Hongsheng Wang
  Carbohydrate Polymers, Volume 72, Issue 3, 16 May 2008, Pages 410-418
• Investigation of the histology and interfacial bonding between carbonated hydroxyapatite cement and bone
  Keya Mao, Yun Yang, Jiangtao Li, Libo Hao, Peifu Tang, Zheng Wang, Ning Wen, Mingkui Du, Jifang Wang and Yan Wang
  Biomed. Mater. 4
• Light curable dental composites designed with colloidal crystal reinforcement
  Quan Wana, Joel Sheffieldb, John McCoolc and George Baran
  Dental Materials, Volume 24, Issue 12, December 2008, Pages 1694-1701
• Mechanical Characterization of a Single Nanofiber Experimental Techniques
  E. Tan and C. Lim
  Nanomechanics of Materials and Structures 2006, 121-137
• Mechanical properties of electrospun collagen–chitosan complex single fibers and membrane
  Zonggang Chen, Bo Weic, Xiumei Mo, C.T. Lim, S. Ramakrishnaand Fuzhai Cui
  Materials Science and Engineering: C
  Volume 29, Issue 8, 15 October 2009, Pages 2428-2435
• Mechanical properties of electrospun fibrinogen structures
  Michael C. McManusa, Eugene D. Bolandb, Harry P. Kooa, Catherine P. Barnesb, Kristin J. Pawlowskib, Gary E. Wnekc, David G. Simpsond and Gary L. Bowlin
  Acta Biomaterialia
  Volume 2, Issue 1, January 2006, Pages 19-28
• Mechanical properties of experimental dental composites containing a combination of mesoporous and nonporous spherical silica as fillers
  Solomon Praveen Samuela, Shuxi Lia, Indraneil Mukherjeea, Yi Guoa, Alpa C. Patela, George Baranb and Yen Wei
  Dental Materials
  Volume 25, Issue 3, March 2009, Pages 296-301
• Microtensile testing of collagen fibril for cardiovascular tissue engineering
  Xinnan Wang, Xiaodong Li, Michael J. Yost
  Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A
  Volume 74A, Issue 2, pages 263–268, 1 August 2005
• Modulation of anisotropy in electrospun tissue-engineering scaffolds: Analysis of fiber alignment by the fast Fourier transform
  Chantal Ayresa, Gary L. Bowlina, Scott C. Hendersonb, Leander Taylora, Jackie Shultzc, John Alexanderd, Todd A. Telemecoe and David G. Simpson
  Biomaterials
  Volume 27, Issue 32, November 2006, Pages 5524-5534
• Nanodispersions of carbon nanofiber for polyurethane foaming
  G. Harikrishnan Sachchida N. Singhb, Elizabeth Kiesela and Christopher W. Macosko
  Polymer
  Volume 51, Issue 15, 8 July 2010, Pages 3349-3353
• Nanomechanical characterization of micro/nanofiber reinforced type I collagens
  Xinnan Wang, Yongda Yan, Michael J. Yost, Stephen A. Fann Shen Dong, Xiaodong Li
  Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A
  Volume 83A, Issue 1, pages 130–135, October 2007
• Nano-Mechanical Investigation of the Byssal Cuticle, a Protective Coating of a Bio-Elastomer
  Niels Holten-Andersen, Nelle Slack, Frank Zok and J. Herbert Waite
  Mater. Res. Soc. Symp. Proc. Vol. 844 © 2005 Materials Research Society
• Novel Electrospun-Knitted Silk Scaffolds for Ligament Tissue Engineering
  Ruey-Feng Peh, Vallaya Suthikum, Cho-Hong Goh and Siew-Lok Toh
  IFMBE Proceedings, 2007, Volume 14, Part 21, 3287-3290
• Optimization of the silk scaffold sericin removal process for retention of silk fibroin protein structure and mechanical properties
  Thomas K H Teh, Siew-Lok Toh, and James C H Goh
  Biomedical Materials, Volume 5, Number 3
• Polarized light microscopy, variability in spider silk diameters, and the mechanical characterization of spider silk
  Todd A. Blackledge,a Richard A. Cardullo, and Cheryl Y. Hayashi
  Invertebrate Biology, Volume 124, Issue 2, pages 165–173, June 2005
• Quasistatic and continuous dynamic characterization of the mechanical properties of silk from the cobweb of the black widow spider
  Todd A. Blackledge, John E. Swindeman and Cheryl Y. Hayashi
  The Journal of Experimental Biology 208, 1937-1949
• Rippling of polymer nanofibers
  Xiang-Fa Wu, Yulia Y. Kostogorova-Beller, Alexander V. Goponenko, Haoqing Hou, and Yuris A. Dzenis
  Phys. Rev. E 78, 061804 (2008) [8 pages]
• Silken toolkits: biomechanics of silk fibers spun by the orb web spider Argiope argentata (Fabricius 1775)
  Todd A. Blackledge, and Cheryl Y. Hayashi
  The Journal of Experimental Biology 209, 2452-2461
• Spider Capture Silk: Performance Implications of Variation in an Exceptional Biomaterial
  BROOK O. SWANSON, TODD A. BLACKLEDGE, AND CHERYL Y. HAYASHI
  JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL ZOOLOGY 307A:654–666 (2007)
• SPIDER DRAGLINE SILK: CORRELATED AND MOSAIC EVOLUTION IN HIGH-PERFORMANCE BIOLOGICAL MATERIALS
  BROOK O. SWANSON, TODD A. BLACKLEDGE, ADAM P. SUMMERS,AND CHERYL Y. HAYASHI
  Evolution, Volume 60, Issue 12, pages 2539–2551, December 2006
• Spider silk aging: initial improvement in a high performance material followed by slow degradation
  Ingi Agnarsson, Cecilia Boutry, Todd A. Blackledge
  Journal of Experimental Zoology Part A: Ecological Genetics and Physiology
  Volume 309A, Issue 8, pages 494–504, October 2008
• Spider Silk Aging: Initial Improvement in a High Performance Material Followed by Slow Degradation
  INGI AGNARSSON , CECILIA BOUTRY, AND TODD A. BLACKLEDGE
  JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL ZOOLOGY 309A:494–504 (2008)
• Static and dynamic mechanical properties of polydimethylsiloxane/carbon nanotube nanocomposites
  Chung-Lin Wu, Hsueh-Chu Lina, Jiong-Shiun Hsuc, Ming-Chuen Yipa and Weileun Fang
  Thin Solid Films, Volume 517, Issue 17, 1 July 2009, Pages 4895-4901
• Storing elastic energy in carbon nanotubes
  F A Hill, T F Havel, A J Hart and C Livermore
  J. Micromech. Microeng. 19
• Strength of hollow hydroxyapatite microspheres prepared by a glass conversion process
  Wenhai Huang, Mohamed N. Rahaman, Delbert E. Day and Brad A. Miller
  Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Medicine
  Volume 20, Number 1, 123-129
• Strontium-containing hydroxyapatite bioactive bone cement in revision hip arthroplasty
  G.X. Nia, K.Y. Chiua, W.W. Lu, Y. Wangb, Y.G. Zhangb, L.B. Haob, Z.Y. Lia, W.M. Lama, S.B. Lub and K.D.K. Luk
  Biomaterials, Volume 27, Issue 24, August 2006, Pages 4348-4355
• Subsurface microstructural alterations during sliding wear of biomedical metals. Modelling and experimental results
  Alfons Fischer
  Computational Materials Science
  Volume 46, Issue 3, September 2009, Pages 586-590
• Supercontraction forces in spider dragline silk depend on hydration rate
  Ingi Agnarsson, Cecilia Boutrya, Shing-Chung Wongc, Avinash Bajic, Ali Dhinojwalad, Andrew T. Senseniga and Todd A. Blackledge
  Zoology, Volume 112, Issue 5, September 2009, Pages 325-331
• Tensile testing of a single ultrafine polymeric fiber
  E. P. S. Tan, S. Y. Ng and C. T. Lim
  Biomaterials, Volume 26, Issue 13, May 2005, Pages 1453-1456
• The Common House Spider Alters the Material and Mechanical Properties of Cobweb Silk in Response to Different Prey
  CECILIA BOUTRY AND TODD A. BLACKLEDGE
  JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL ZOOLOGY 309A:542–552 (2008)
• Two pole air gap electrospinning: Fabrication of highly aligned, three-dimensional scaffolds for nerve reconstruction
  Balendu S. Jhaa, Raymond J. Colelloa, James R. Bowmanb, Scott A. Sellc, Kangmin D. Leed, John W. Bigbeea, Gary L. Bowline, Woon N. Chowb, Bruce E. Mathernd and David G. Simpson
  Acta Biomaterialia
  Volume 7, Issue 1, January 2011, Pages 203-215
• Unraveling the mechanical properties of composite silk threads spun by cribellate orb-weaving spiders
  Todd A. Blackledge, and Cheryl Y. Hayashi
  The Journal of Experimental Biology 209, 3131-3140
• Variation in the material properties of spider dragline silk across species
  B.O. Swanson, T.A. Blackledge, J. Beltrán and C.Y. Hayashi
  Applied Physics A: Materials Science & Processing
  Volume 82, Number 2, 213-218
• Viscoelastic solids explain spider web stickiness
  Vasav Sahni, Todd A. Blackledge & Ali Dhinojwala
  Nature Communications
  Volume: 1, Article number:19
• Xiangmei Liua, b, c, Shuilin WuKelvin W.K. Yeungc, Y.L. Chanc, Tao Hub, Zushun Xua, b, Xuanyong Liub, d, Jonathan C.Y. Chungb, Kenneth M.C. Cheungc and Paul K. Chu
  Shivakumar I. Ranganathana, Diana M. Yoonb, Allan M. Hensleed, Manitha B. Nairb, Christine Smida, F. Kurtis Kasperb, Ennio Tasciottia, Antonios G. Mikosb, Paolo Decuzzi and Mauro Ferrari
  Acta Biomaterialia
  Volume 6, Issue 9, September 2010, Pages 3448-3456