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Meet the Scientists of the Future Bioeconomy part 7: New super material inspired by mantis shrimp cl

  • Writer: Nina Pulkkis
    Nina Pulkkis
  • Jan 12, 2022
  • 1 min read

Updated: Aug 15, 2023

VTT researcher Dr. Pezhman Mohammadi and his research group have developed a new type of nanocomposite made of birch cellulose, hydroxyapatite and proteins modified with the tools of synthetic biology. The inspiration for the new light but extremely durable material was found in nature.





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