Sunday, December 9, 2018

Material thickens as it stretches

Leeds University researchers has developed a synthetic material that becomes thicker at the molecular level as it is stretched. Liquid Crystal Elastomers (LCEs) have completely new properties when they are linked with polymer chains to form rubbery networks. “Our results demonstrate a new use for liquid crystals beyond the flat screen monitors and televisions many ...

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