High resolution X-ray tensor tomography to study the spiral nanostructure of narwhal tusk ...

• Main Authors: RODRIGUEZ, Adrian, PALLE, Jonas, JACOBSEN, Malene, LIEBI, Marianne
• Format: Dataset
• Language: English
• Published: European Synchrotron Radiation Facility 2025
• Subjects: Soft Condensed Matter Science; SC-5257; ID13; The Tusk; narwhal*
• Online Access: https://dx.doi.org/10.15151/esrf-es-699731854; https://doi.esrf.fr/10.15151/ESRF-ES-699731854

Narwhals are mysterious animals whose tusk has a unique spiral structure with highly anisotropic mechanical properties. We hypothesize that the orientation of the biological nanostructure reflects the spiral macro-structure, which defines their mechanical properties. Previous experiments showed impo...