Learning from Origami to Design New Materials

Thursday, August 7, 2014 - 13:31 in Physics & Chemistry

Scientists want to design new materials that have desired physical properties rather than relying on these to emerge naturally. Now origami-based folding methods may "tune" the physical properties of thin sheets, leading to micro machines that can snap into place to perform mechanical tasks.

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