Tuesday, August 22, 2017

Shape-memory polymers : Next big thing?

Shape-memory polymers (SMPs) are polymeric smart materials that have the ability to return from a deformed state (temporary shape) to their original (permanent) shape induced by an external stimulus (trigger), such as temperature change.
(Courtesy: Wikipedia)

Broken mobile screens that heal themselves (patent owned by Motorola) on exposing to a specified temperature.

No more broken things?

Is this the next big revolution?

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