articleJournal of the Mechanics and Physics of SolidsOct 3, 2006Closed access

On the mechanics of mother-of-pearl: A key feature in the material hierarchical structure

FBFrançois BarthelatHTHaochun TangPZPablo ZavattieriCLChun LiHDHoracio D. Espinosa

Northwestern University

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  • Materials science
  • Composite material
  • Waviness
  • Toughness
  • Microstructure
  • Microscale chemistry
  • Strain hardening exponent
  • Ultimate tensile strength
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Life below water
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