Nacre composites, methods of synthesis, and methods of use

Details Nacre composites, methods of synthesis, and methods of use Nacre composites, methods of synthesis, and methods of use

2007-11-13

2011-11-29

O'Hern, Brent (Department: 1783)

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C106S638000, C106S817000, C428S053000, C428S058000

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08067078

ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to a novel composite structure with enhanced toughness, which incorporates features mimicked from nacre (mother of pearl). The structure can be used in many industrial and clinical applications, including aeronautics (aircraft skin), the defense industry (armor materials); orthopedics and medical devices (tough, biocompatible coatings on prostheses) and micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS; increased reliability for critical components).

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