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Monday, April 28, 2008

Pearl-like Coating Could Protect Aircraft

Scientists from the University of Dayton Research Institute have manipulated the process of shell and pearl formation in oysters to demonstrate a method for depositing pearl- like coatings onto various metal surfaces. This biomimetic research could lead to new lightweight, durable coatings able to protect...

 
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