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Researcher cracks the hidden strengthening mechanism in biological ceramics

January 6, 2021

Via: Construction News ScienceDaily

Ling Li, an assistant professor in mechanical engineering at Virginia Tech, has found insights into building stronger and tougher ceramics by studying the shells of bivalve mollusks. This perspective is formed by looking at the capacity of the basic mineral […]