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Bio‐Inspired Synthesis and Mechanical Properties of Calcite–Polymer Particle Composites
Author(s) -
Kim YiYeoun,
Ribeiro Luis,
Maillot Fabien,
Ward Oliver,
Eichhorn Stephen J.,
Meldrum Fiona C.
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
advanced materials
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 10.707
H-Index - 527
eISSN - 1521-4095
pISSN - 0935-9648
DOI - 10.1002/adma.200903743
Subject(s) - calcite , materials science , composite material , crystallization , polystyrene , toughness , fracture toughness , composite number , particle (ecology) , nanoindentation , bridging (networking) , polymer , polymer science , mineralogy , chemical engineering , computer science , computer network , chemistry , oceanography , engineering , geology
Calcite single crystals containing polystyrene particles are synthesized using a straightforward, one‐pot method, through control of the particle surface structure and the crystallization conditions. Investigation of the mechanical behavior of these composite crystals using nanoindentation shows enhanced fracture toughness via a crack bridging mechanism.