Self-growing materials that strengthen in response to force

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
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.
(Article details)
論文名:Mechanoresponsive self-growing hydrogels inspired by muscle training
雑誌名:Science
DOI:10.1126/science.aau9533
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