Hair Is a Functionally Graded Composite, Not a Uniform Fiber
July 2026
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arXiv (Cornell University)
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Studysummary In this study, researchers observed significant variations in the hierarchical structures of domestic cat hairs and whiskers, showing that local mechanical properties are influenced by the distribution and composition of internal granules and calcium enrichment along the hair's length.
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