Super sensitive, not so silly, putty
Many composites blend stiff materials, such as glass or carbon fibers, into a softer elastic polymer matrix to generate a material with better overall mechanical toughness. Boland et al. added graphene to a lightly cross-linked silicone polymer (also known as Silly Putty). The resulting composite has unusual mechanical properties, allowing the manufacture of strain sensors that can detect respiration and the footsteps of spiders.
Criado/Created: 10-01-2021 [15:49]
Última actualização/Last updated: 09-10-2023 [15:52]
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