Synthesis of Nacre-Like Structures using Novel Fabrication Techniques

Abstract

This proposal addresses the nacre in the abalone shell and the methods that will be taken to fabricate and test a bioinspired material based on its structure. Our objectives are 2-fold: (1) to fabricate a nano/micro-laminate that mimics the nacre in the abalone shell using engineering ceramic compositions and (2) to test these laminates and determine modes of fracture and energy absorption. The main focus is to distinguish the role of mineral bridges, organic ligament stretching and asperities on the toughening behavior.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 18, 2010
Accession Number
ADA520817

Entities

People

  • Joanna McKittrick
  • Marc A. Meyers
  • Sungho Jin

Organizations

  • University of California, San Diego

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Auger Electron Spectroscopy
  • Auger Electrons
  • Composite Materials
  • Electron Spectroscopy
  • Engineering
  • Films
  • Laminates
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Modulus Of Elasticity
  • Resistance
  • Students
  • Tensile Strength
  • Thin Films

Readers

  • Nanocomposite Materials Science
  • Structural Health Monitoring of Composite Structures.

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology