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.

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.

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