Structural Insights into Ratite Birds and Crocodile Eggshells for Advanced Biomaterials Design.

ABSTRACT: Detailed analysis of particle size, morphology, elemental composition, crystalline structure, and thermal degradation behavior reveals significant differences between ratite and crocodile eggshells, showing their unique environmental adaptations and biological functions. Ratite eggshells, characterized by smaller particle sizes, present lower thermal degradation and are more suitable for applications requiring flexibility and resilience. In contrast, crocodilian eggshells have more extensive and denser particles, giving them a more uniform structure and therefore contributing to their higher thermal stability and mechanical strength. The variation in activation energy profiles between different parts of the eggshells indicates the complexity of their degradation processes. In this regard,

SUBMITTER: Elejalde-Cadena NR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11822711 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature