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It is fascinating that we can't reproduce the mechanical properties of a small biological valve, even a dead one (they are 'killed' before they are implanted).
by aetherspawn 5y ago
It is fascinating that we can't reproduce the mechanical properties of a small biological valve, even a dead one (they are 'killed' before they are implanted).
When they finally do figure it out, imagine all the various applications to improve the longevity of ... well, everything.
- elric 5y agoWe can't even design water pipes and valves that don't degrade over time. Limescale builds up and clogs the works. There's only a tiny amount of minerals in water, and yet that happens. Blood -- as they say -- is much thicker than water, and contains components specifically designed to clot. It's not wonder that this is a tricky problem to solve.
- hellbannedguy 5y agoThat's basically in galvanized pipe, or steel pipe.