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Oyster Shells Inspire New Method to Make Superstrong, Flexible Polymers

Oyster Shells Inspire New Method to Make Superstrong, Flexible Polymers

June 7, 2017
nanoscience  

Columbia Engineering researchers have demonstrated a new technique that takes its inspiration from the nacre of oyster shells — a composite material that has extraordinary mechanical properties, including great strength and resilience.

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