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Deformation mechanisms in nacre

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  31 January 2011

R. Z. Wang ,
Z. Suo ,
A. G. Evans ,
N. Yao  and
I. A. Aksay
R. Z. Wang
Affiliation:
Department of Chemical Engineering and Princeton Materials Institute, Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey 08544
Z. Suo
Affiliation:
Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering and Princeton Materials Institute, Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey 08544
A. G. Evans
Affiliation:
Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering and Princeton Materials Institute, Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey 08544
N. Yao
Affiliation:
Princeton Materials Institute, Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey 08544
I. A. Aksay
Affiliation:
Department of Chemical Engineering and Princeton Materials Institute, Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey 08544
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Abstract

Nacre (mother-of-pearl) from mollusc shells is a biologically formed lamellar ceramic. The inelastic deformation of this material has been experimentally examined, with a focus on understanding the underlying mechanisms. Slip along the lamellae tablet interface has been ascertained by testing in compression with the boundaries oriented at 45° to the loading axis. The steady-state shear resistance τss has been determined and inelastic strain shown to be as high as 8%. The inelastic deformation was realized by massive interlamellae shearing. Testing in tension parallel to the tablets indicates inelastic strain of about 1%, occurring at a steady-state stress, σsss ≈ 110 MPa. The strain was associated with the formation of multiple dilatation bands at the intertablet boundaries accompanied by interlamellae sliding. Nano-asperities on the aragonite tablets and their interposing topology provide the resistance to interfacial sliding and establish the level of the stress needed to attain the inelastic strain. Detailed mechanisms and their significance for the design of robust ceramics are discussed.

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Journal of Materials Research , Volume 16 , Issue 9 , September 2001 , pp. 2485 - 2493
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Copyright © Materials Research Society 2001

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