Biomimetic Designs Inspired by Seashells Seashells Helping Engineers Design Better Ceramics

被引：10

作者：

Akella, Kiran ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] IIT Kanpur, Struct Engn, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India

来源：

RESONANCE-JOURNAL OF SCIENCE EDUCATION | 2012年 / 17卷 / 06期

关键词：

Nacreous seashells; layered ceramics; armour design; mechanical properties;

D O I：

10.1007/s12045-012-0063-2

中图分类号：

G40 [教育学];

学科分类号：

040101 ; 120403 ;

摘要：

This article explains some interesting aspects of the mechanical behaviour of seashells. Their unique brick-mortar architecture makes them tougher and stronger than their constituents. Pearly layers in seashells, also known as nacreous layers, have an order of magnitude higher toughness than most ceramics. Replication of these features of seashells in synthetic ceramics can have immediate practical applications; for example, design of lightweight, efficient and cost-effective armour.

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页码：573 / 591

页数：19