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Post by theshee on May 11, 2014 8:20:22 GMT 10
Researchers from the University of Illinois have successfully created a new type of self-healing plastic that can regenerate even after extensive damage. Self-healing materials are not new, with consumer gadgets such as the LG G Flex offering a scratch-healing case, but these technologies can only repair themselves after relatively limited damage, such as superficial scratches. This new polymer, described in the journal Science, takes its cues from the way in which blood clots, and contains a network of tiny channels deliver a healing agent to the site of the damage, allowing for repair of much more catastrophic damage. The chemicals delivered through these channels first create a gel scaffold across a hole, with the gel hardening within minutes and the material recovering up to 62% of its original strength within a few hours. The future commercial prospects of such a self-healing material are exciting, with gadgets no longer needing to be replaced because of a cracked screen or case, but also cars recovering from low-speed crashes without the need for expensive repairs, or even in building materials. link
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Post by Rareclan on May 13, 2014 9:43:10 GMT 10
So we get our version, the PTB get theirs ! everyone's a winner then
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Post by quercus on May 17, 2014 0:04:50 GMT 10
Does that mean inflatable dolls will be puncture proof now?
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Post by theshee on May 25, 2014 2:10:12 GMT 10
^^^ Hahaha
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