Nature’s Flexible and Tough Armor: Geometric and Size Effects of Diatom-Inspired Nanoscale Glass

Since the dawn of civilization, nature has been a source of countless inspiration. The impetus for discovery in many notable minds of the past, like Newton, da Vinci, and Darwin, has centered around nature and its fascinating characteristics. With the

8.1 Introduction: The Diatom ............................................................................. 273 8.2 Mechanical Properties of Diatoms and Nanostructures Similar to Diatoms ........................................................................................ 277 8.3Computational Methods ...............................................................................280