What Challenges Exist in Synthesizing Nacre-like Materials?
Despite significant progress, replicating the exact structure and properties of natural nacre remains challenging. Issues include: - Scale: Producing large quantities of synthetic nacre with consistent properties is difficult. - Complexity: The precise control over the organization of nanoparticles and biopolymers is required to achieve the desired mechanical properties. - Cost: The synthesis processes can be expensive and time-consuming.
