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Summary of stress-Strain behavior.
| Model | Direction | Ultimate Stress (GPa) | Fracture Strain (%) | Stiffness (GPa) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chitin | Inter-chain | 0.551 | 5.29 | 22.58 |
| Inter-sheet | 0.936 | 7.45 | 21.13 | |
| 85% Chitosan | Inter-chain | 0.372 | 6.22 | 13.39 |
| Inter-sheet | 0.419 | 8.82 | 11.98 |
