Shape-shifting particles allow temperature control over fluid flow and stiffness
Wednesday, July 2, 2025 - 12:06
in Physics & Chemistry
Imagine a liquid that flows freely one moment, then stiffens into a near-solid the next, and then can switch back with a simple change in temperature. Researchers at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering and NYU Tandon have now developed such a material, using tiny particles that can change their shape and stiffness on demand.