Month: January 2018
A Rapidly Self-Healing Polymer for Wearable Devices

A Rapidly Self-Healing Polymer for Wearable Devices

Researchers from the Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology report a novel self-healing polymer that undergoes rapid self-healing by aromatic disulfide metathesis. More than 75% of the initial mechanical properties are restored within only 2 hours, making it a promising material for the wearable electronics industry.

Liquid Shock Absorbers

Liquid Shock Absorbers

Remarkable liquid materials called colloids stiffen under impact. Researchers have studied the effect of powerful impacts such as those produced by firearms or micrometeorites.