A surprising property of rice has inspired the creation of a new class of engineered materials. Rice behaves in an unexpected way under pressure. When compressed quickly, it becomes weaker, but under ...
Perovskite crystals can dramatically and reversibly change shape when hit with light, a behavior not seen in conventional ...
Dublin, March 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE)-- The "Smart Materials Market, Till 2035: Distribution by Type of Material, Type of Application, Type of End User, Geographical Regions: Industry Trends and ...
A smart polymer developed by UC San Diego scientists can disassemble when hit by low-power near-infrared light, opening the door to new imaging techniques. (Image courtesy of American Chemical Society ...
Minor changes in moisture level can promote lipid molecules to reorganize themselves in biomaterial or biomembranes. This can affect how the skin, lungs and tear film protect us from dehydration. This ...
Despite the prevalence of synthetic materials across different industries and scientific fields, most are developed to serve a limited set of functions. To address this inflexibility, researchers at ...
Smart materials are characterized by the capability to change properties in response to environmental changes or external stimuli. They can be tailored to have controlled interactions with biological ...
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Despite the prevalence of synthetic materials across different industries and scientific fields, most are developed to serve a limited set of functions. To address this ...
Researchers at UC Santa Barbara and TU Dresden are blurring the lines between robotics and materials, with a proof-of-concept material-like collective of robots with behaviors inspired by biology. “We ...
Understanding smart materials is vital for advancing adaptable technologies, forming the foundation for breakthroughs in robotics, automation, and biomedical devices. This area of study explores the ...
Researchers are blurring the lines between robotics and materials, with a proof-of-concept material-like collective of robots with behaviors inspired by biology. Researchers at UC Santa Barbara and TU ...