Watch This Material Assemble And Disassemble Itself
This is the first time so many "smart" abilities have combined into one material
Researchers at Washington State University have created materials that react to temperature and ultraviolet light. It’s a look into what mass-produced smart materials could be.
Smart materials are a growing area of interest for researchers, with potential for instantly forming casts and self-healing phone screens. But this is the first time memory, light-activated movement, and self-healing have been combined. One of the reasons smart materials aren’t widespread yet is their single-use capability. This breakthrough could mean a more useful material.
The material reacts to light, can move and fold when triggered by warmth or UV rays, and could be programmed to carry out specific tasks.
