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April 27, 2014

Mantis Shrimp Stronger Than Airplanes

Inspired By Crustacean, Researchers Design Composite Material Stronger Than Standard Used In Airplane Frames

Inspired by the fist-like club of a mantis shrimp, a team of researchers led by University of California, Riverside, in collaboration with University of Southern California and Purdue University, have developed a design structure for composite materials that is more impact resistant and tougher than the standard used in airplanes.

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