Inspired by Nature, Researchers Create Tougher Metal Materials
Raleigh NC (SPX) Jul 11, 2014 - Drawing inspiration from the structure of bones and bamboo, researchers have found that by gradually changing the internal structure of metals they can make stronger, tougher materials that can be customized for a wide variety of applications - from body armor to automobile parts. "If you looked at metal under a microscope you'd see that it is composed of millions of closely-packed grains, ... more
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