<ul><li>Marine animals' strong and complex shells have inspired engineers to create a synthetic material mimicking the layered structure of seashells.</li><li>The research aims to develop programmable multilayered materials that can intelligently respond to physical impacts, enhancing energy absorption in products like car bumpers and bandages.</li><li>The team led by Professors Zhang and Sigmund published their findings in Science Advances, highlighting the effectiveness of materials with many layers in distributing stress and improving safety.</li><li>Though challenges exist in replicating the theoretical design precisely, fine-tuning the programming has enhanced the material's effectiveness, offering potential applications in safer cars, stronger buildings, and smarter medical devices.</li></ul>

Seashell-inspired materials could revolutionize car bumpers and bandages

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