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July 05, 2016

WSU researchers develop shape-changing 'smart' material
Pullman WA (SPX) Jul 03, 2016
Washington State University researchers have developed a unique, multifunctional smart material that can change shape from heat or light and assemble and disassemble itself. They have filed a provisional patent on the work. This is the first time researchers have been able to combine several smart abilities, including shape memory behavior, light-activated movement and self-healing behavior, into one material. They have published their work in ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces. The work i ... read more

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