NATURAL MATERIALS : Armoured oyster shells

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Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)435-437
Journal / PublicationNature Materials
Volume13
Issue number5
Online published22 Apr 2014
Publication statusPublished - May 2014
Externally publishedYes

Abstract

The remarkable properties of a bivalve shell that enable it to protect the animal against its predators could inspire the design of new lightweight armour materials.

Citation Format(s)

NATURAL MATERIALS: Armoured oyster shells. / Ritchie, Robert O.
In: Nature Materials, Vol. 13, No. 5, 05.2014, p. 435-437.

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