Scientists have created a “smart” material that responds to both heat and electricity. Reported by the University of Waterloo.
An inexpensive fabric made from polymer nanocomposite fibers from recycled plastic can change its color and shape when exposed to the environment. It was created using a special loom that allows you to combine polymer composites and stainless steel threads. The fabric operates on a low voltage of 5 volts, which makes it not only safe to wear but also more efficient and controls more compact.
The fabric changes color and restores First figure on heating and application of an electric field. Thus, their movement can be controlled by weaving and selectively activating fibers with different initial shapes into the fabric. According to the authors, their invention can be used in virtual reality devices, because clothes made from it can simulate contact with the surrounding space. The authors also cite car bumpers returning to their original shape after a collision as a possible example.
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