Self-growing materials that strengthen in response to force
A strategy inspired by the process responsible for muscle growth could lead to the development of stronger, longer-lasting materials
A strategy inspired by the process responsible for muscle growth could lead to the development of stronger, longer-lasting materials
Hokkaido University researchers have developed a strategy to fabricate materials that become stronger in response to mechanical stress – mimicking skeletal muscle growth. Their findings, published in the journal Science, could pave the way for long-lasting materials that can adapt and strengthen based on surrounding conditions.
For details, refer to the article in Science published on February the 1st, 2019.
For details, refer to the article in Science published on February the 1st, 2019.
Hokkaido University Research News:
https://www.global.hokudai.ac.jp/blog/self-growing-materials-that-strengthen-in-response-to-force/
Lab of Soft & Wet Matter webpage: http://altair.sci.hokudai.ac.jp/g2/selfgrowing_e.html
YouTube https://youtu.be/0_MIYHgK_8w
https://www.global.hokudai.ac.jp/blog/self-growing-materials-that-strengthen-in-response-to-force/
Lab of Soft & Wet Matter webpage: http://altair.sci.hokudai.ac.jp/g2/selfgrowing_e.html
YouTube https://youtu.be/0_MIYHgK_8w
（Article details）
論文名：Mechanoresponsive self-growing hydrogels inspired by muscle training
雑誌名：Science
DOI：10.1126/science.aau9533
Press embargo：2:00 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time on Thursday, 31 January 2019
論文名：Mechanoresponsive self-growing hydrogels inspired by muscle training
雑誌名：Science
DOI：10.1126/science.aau9533
Press embargo：2:00 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time on Thursday, 31 January 2019