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January 21, 2016

FAU researchers show how mother-of-pearl is formed from nanoparticles
Erlangen, Germany (SPX) Jan 20, 2016
Materials scientists at FAU have shown for the first time that the mother-of-pearl in clam shells does not form in a crystallisation 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. The findings of the research group led by Prof. Dr. Stephan E. Wolf have been published in the latest issue of the renowned journal Nature Co ... read more

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