"Self-Repairing Electronic Material: Science's Latest Breakthrough"

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Researchers have developed a soft, flexible material with adaptive durability that strengthens upon impact, inspired by the adaptive strength of cornstarch slurries, and suitable for wearable technology and medical sensors. The material conducts electricity and is made of a combination of polymers, with the addition of positively charged nanoparticles enhancing its adaptive functionality. The material's potential applications include soft wearables, flexible electronics for health monitoring, and personalized electronic prosthetics, and it could be compatible with 3D printing for various shapes.
Topics:science#adaptive-durability#conductive-polymer#flexible-material#medical-sensors#science-and-technology#wearable-technology
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