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Also known as mother of pearl, mother-of-pearl, pearl shell, nacreous
thumb|upright=1.2|The iridescent nacre inside a nautilus shell thumb|upright=1.2|Nacreous shell worked into a decorative object
AI overview
Nacre is the shimmering, iridescent layer found inside certain shells, like those of nautiluses and oysters, that creates the lustrous appearance we call mother-of-pearl. It matters because its unique combination of strength and beauty has made it valuable for both decorative objects and as a subject of scientific study for understanding natural materials.
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Research
4,079 papers- Multifunctional nacre-like materials.ReviewMaterials horizons · 2023Ding Z, Klein T, Barner-Kowollik C et al.DOI: 10.1039/d3mh01015e
- Nacre-inspired underwater superoleophobic films with high transparency and mechanical robustness.ReviewNature protocols · 2022Chen W, Zhang P, Yu S et al.DOI: 10.1038/s41596-022-00725-3
- Nacre-like ceramic composites: Properties, functions and fabrication in the context of dental restorations.ReviewActa biomaterialia · 2024Le Ferrand H, Goh BT, Teoh SHDOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2023.11.036
- Nacre-Inspired Structural Composites: Performance-Enhancement Strategy and Perspective.Review