Skip to navigationSkip to contentSkip to footer

2017 News in Brief

Categories

Tags

New research into the strong, tough structure of conch shells could be used for body armor

Written by:
New research into the strong, tough structure of conch shells could be used for body armor
Share

[fusion_text]Research into the structure, strength and toughness of conch shells from graduate student Grace Gu, postdoc Mahdi Takaffoli, and McAfee Professor of Engineering Markus Buehler, was recently published in Advanced Materials. The researchers showed how the unique structure could be used for individualized helmets and body armor. Read more about the research here.[/fusion_text]