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Scientists have developed a new method to synthesize mother of pearl, mimicking nature's process using an organic matrix and mineralization. The resulting synthetic nacre has similar mechanical properties to its natural counterpart, making it a promising material for various applications.
Coverage from 2 institutions
- Using nature's recipe to create mother of pearl American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) · Aug 18, 2016 · first to report
- Natural mother of pearl structure, synthetic replication University of Konstanz · Aug 19, 2016