Cover Feature: Cement Lines are Stiffer and Harder than Bone but Exhibit Different Mineral–Mechanics Relationships due to Thicker and Shorter Mineral Particles (Small Struct. 3/2026)

Small Structures 2026 Open access

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Authors: Astrid Cantamessa, Victoria Schemenz, Stéphane Blouin, Timothy Volders, Shahrouz Amini, Maximilian Rummler, Jiliang Liu, Andrea M. Berzlanovich, Richard Weinkamer, Wolfgang Wagermaier, Markus A. Hartmann, Davide Ruffoni
DOI: 10.1002/sstr.70367
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Abstract

Cement Line In their Research Article (10.1002/sstr.202500612), Wolfgang Wagermaier, Davide Ruffoni, and co-workers investigate the cement line around osteons in bone. Using high-resolution techniques, the composition-mechanics relationship of this enigmatic interface is unraveled. This cover, inspired by pop art, illustrates the lamellar pattern in osteons, with the circular rings representing regions with different mineral properties.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Calcium Carbonate Crystallization and Inhibition Bone Tissue Engineering Materials Bone health and osteoporosis research

Publication details

Journal / source
Small Structures
Volume
7
Issue
3
Publication date
1 March 2026
Language
EN