Nanomechanics and Ultrastructure of Bone: A Review
- Mohammad Maghsoudi-Ganjeh, Xiaodu Wang*, Xiaowei Zeng*
Department of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Texas at San Antonio, One UTSA Circle,
San Antonio, TX 78249, USA
* Corresponding Authors: Xiaodu Wang. Email: xiaodu.wang@utsa.edu; Xiaowei Zeng. Email: xiaowei.zeng@utsa.edu
* Corresponding Authors: Xiaodu Wang. Email: xiaodu.wang@utsa.edu; Xiaowei Zeng. Email: xiaowei.zeng@utsa.edu
Received 15 June 2020; Accepted 17 August 2020; Issue published 18 September 2020
Abstract
In this review, a brief presentation is first given to the hierarchical
structure and mechanical behavior of bone. Then, the recent advancements
in nanoscale characterization of bone ultrastructure and ingredients are discussed based on an extensive quantity of references in the literature.Moreover,
computational and analytical bone mechanics at ultrastructure levels are critically reviewed with the growing body of knowledge in the field. The computational and analytical models are summarized in several categories for ease of
understanding bone nanomechanics and their applicability/limitations. This
review is expected to provide a well-informed foundation for the researchers
interested in interrogating the complex biomechanical response of bone at its
nanoscale hierarchy.
Keywords
Bone ultrastructure; nanoscale; mechanical properties; simulation and modeling; strength; toughness
Cite This Article
Maghsoudi-Ganjeh, M., Wang, X., Zeng, X. (2020). Nanomechanics and Ultrastructure of Bone: A Review. CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, 125(1), 1–32.
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