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Researcher
Name Horacio Espinosa Francois Barthelat
Results
Amodel has predicted that the composite of this invention is softer than bulk ceramic, 50% as strong as bulk ceramic, but that it is 5 to 10 times tougher than bulk ceramic.
Publication
The invention achieves this competitive advantage by exploiting discoveries by the inventors concerning certain Nacre features as reported in the publication "An Experimental Investigation of Deformation and Fracture of Nacre-Mother of Pearl," Experimental Mechanics (2007) 47:311-324.
Status
Northwestern University seeks a licensing partner to commercialize this technology. Apatent application has been filed.
Contact Information
Gary Behler g-behler@northwestern.edu 847-467-2979
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