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September 8, 2022
By mixing cellulose nanocrystals with a polymer, scientists have obtained a gel that can be used to create dental implants. The resulting composite was found to be stronger and stiffer than some types of bone and harder than conventional aluminum alloys. The material has a microstructure, like mother-of-pearl - brick-building, which prevents the formation of cracks.