BOSTON (CBS) - A materials chemist who is discovering the wonders of abalone shells wins Lemelson MIT prize. Dr. Angela Belcher says she's merging organic and inorganic materials in new ways. "If an ...
Jewelers may prize abalone shells for their mother-of-pearl, but scientists have long been equally enchanted by the shell’s strength. Researchers at the University of California, San Diego have used a ...
Tablet-level origin of toughening in abalone shells and translation to synthetic composite materials
Figure 1: Hierarchical structure of natural nacre and bio-inspired composite. Figure 2: In situ AFM fracture tests and quantitative analysis of tablet sliding in natural nacre. Figure 2e–h shows a ...
Depletion of abalone (paua) stocks in Asia has driven a lucrative export market from New Zealand Abalone are marine snails much sought after for their meat in Asia, and also for their decorative ...
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