From Seashells to Cement, Nature Inspires Tougher Building Material

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Jun 12, 2024, 1:25 pm144 pts
Inspired by the material that makes up oyster and abalone shells, engineers at Princeton have created a new cement composite that is 17 times more crack-resistant than standard cement and 19 times more able to stretch and deform without breaking.

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