Princeton’s New Cement Mimics Oyster Shells: 17 Times Crack Resistance, 19 Times More Ductile

Discover how Princeton's new cement, inspired by oyster shells, offers unprecedented crack resistance, enhancing construction durability.

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Hexagonal cement tiles alternated with thin polymer layers mark a breakthrough in the quest for safer building materials.

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Engineers at Princeton have developed a cement that stretches the boundaries of flexibility, mimicking nature's toughest materials.

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This cutting-edge composite shows 17 times the resistance to cracking and 19 times the ductility of traditional cement.

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By understanding the sliding mechanism of aragonite tablets under stress, engineers can design materials that are both strong and resilient.

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Not just strong, but flexible: How Princeton's engineered cement changes the narrative in building materials.

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Engineers are only beginning to unlock the potential of bio-inspired materials for real-world construction challenges.

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The synergy between hard mineral aragonite and soft biopolymers in nature guides Princeton's latest construction innovation.

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