Nanoscale deformation mechanics reveal mystery of nature's toughest material
| Date | 23rd, Oct 2019 |
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| Source | Nanowerk - Nanotechnology Websites |
DESCRIPTION
Nacre, the rainbow-sheened material that lines the insides of mussel and other mollusk shells, is known as nature's toughest material. Now, a team of researchers has revealed precisely how it works, in real time.