From seashells to cement, nature inspires tougher building material

ScienceDaily
Jun 11, 2024, 5:15 pm173 pts
Inspired by the material that makes up oyster and abalone shells, engineers 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. The findings could eventually help increase the crack resistance of a wide…

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