"The conch shell as a model for tougher composites” by David Williamson of Cambridge University will take place on the Monday 1st December at the William Penney Theatre at AWE’s Recreational Society.
Conch shells are 95 % CaCO3 by volume, yet they are 1000s of times tougher than a single piece of CaCO3. How is this possible? The answer lies in their complex structural architecture. This presentation will explain how such attributes are achieved and how they might be mimicked, alongside other such desirable properties, such as self-healing repair of damage. The presentation will also touch on how such concepts might be practically realised, specifically by using additive manufacturing techniques such as 3D printing.
Tea/Coffee and Biscuits will be served from 7pm and the lecture will start at 7:30pm. The lecture is open to all, including non-members. Please email ChemistryMaterialsHoP@awe.co.uk if you wish to attend so that the correct amount of refreshments can be arranged.
Conch shells are 95 % CaCO3 by volume, yet they are 1000s of times tougher than a single piece of CaCO3. How is this possible? The answer lies in their complex structural architecture. This presentation will explain how such attributes are achieved and how they might be mimicked, alongside other such desirable properties, such as self-healing repair of damage. The presentation will also touch on how such concepts might be practically realised, specifically by using additive manufacturing techniques such as 3D printing.
Tea/Coffee and Biscuits will be served from 7pm and the lecture will start at 7:30pm. The lecture is open to all, including non-members. Please email ChemistryMaterialsHoP@awe.co.uk if you wish to attend so that the correct amount of refreshments can be arranged.
