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Microstructure and Characteristics in the Organic Matrix Layers of Nacre

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The direct observation of a type of microstructure in the organic matrix layers of nacre was obtained with a transmission electron microscope. The microstructure, which is referred to as mineral bridge in the biomineralization, is nanoscale and randomly distributed in the layers. Statistical analysis gives the distribution laws and characteristics of mineral bridges in the organic matrix layers. The existence of mineral bridges in nacre was confirmed, and it was shown that the microarchitecture of nacre should be described as a “brick–bridge–mortar” arrangement rather than traditional “brick and mortar” one.

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    F Song, X H. Zhang & Y. L. Bai

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Song, F., Zhang, X.H. & Bai, Y.L. Microstructure and Characteristics in the Organic Matrix Layers of Nacre. Journal of Materials Research 17, 15 (2002). https://doi.org/10.1557/JMR.2002.0233

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