Silicone liquid crystal stiffens with repeated compression: Discovery may point toward self-healing materials

Monday, April 29, 2013 - 20:30 in Physics & Chemistry

Scientists have found that liquid crystalline silicone stiffens significantly when compressed repeatedly for hours on end. The discovery may lead to new strategies for self-healing materials or biocompatible materials that mimic human tissues.

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