Seashells inspire 19x stronger cement composite
![Inspired by nature, researchers at Princeton have created material that surpasses cement in crack resistance and ductility. Photos by Sameer A. Khan/Fotobuddy. Article: Seashells inspire stronger cement composite.](https://superinnovators.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Low-Res_Moini-Gupta_052124_0020-e1718285183612.jpg)
Engineers at Princeton University in the USA have developed a new cement composite, inspired by oyster shells, that is significantly more crack-resistant and ductile than conventional cement.
Engineers at Princeton University in the USA have developed a new cement composite, inspired by oyster shells, that is significantly more crack-resistant and ductile than conventional cement.