Researchers show how mother-of-pearl is formed from nanoparticles
Friday, January 15, 2016 - 12:10
in Physics & Chemistry
Materials scientists have shown for the first time that the mother-of-pearl in clam shells does not form in a crystallization process but is a result of the aggregation of nanoparticles within an organic matrix. This could lead to a better understanding of the structure of biomaterials which may be useful in the development of new high-performance ceramics.