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The science behind mother of pearl: what makes Nacre the mother of materials

A new study deems mother of pearl or nacre to be the toughest material. Under pressure, nacre’s structure deforms to withstand force and then retains its original form when released. Unlike plastic, the material also fully recovers its strength once released. Continue reading The science behind mother of pearl: what makes Nacre the mother of materials

November 6, 2019November 6, 20192 Comments

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