Novel 'glassy gel' materials are strong yet stretchable
A new class of materials, glassy gels, combines glassy polymers' strength with high extensibility, discovered by Meixiang Wang at North Carolina State University. These materials offer unique properties like efficient electrical conduction, shape memory, and self-healing abilities. The ionic liquid solvent used in their composition allows for high stretchability while maintaining stiffness. Glassy gels have potential applications in batteries, adhesives, and soft robotics, with ongoing research to optimize their properties.
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A new class of materials called "glassy gels" has been discovered, combining the strength and stiffness of glassy polymers with high extensibility. These materials, developed by Meixiang Wang at North Carolina State University, can stretch up to five times their original length without breaking. The glassy gels, made by adding liquid solvent to glassy polymers, exhibit efficient electrical conduction, good adhesive properties, shape memory characteristics, and self-healing abilities. The unique properties of these materials are attributed to the ionic liquid solvent used in their composition, which allows for high stretchability while maintaining stiffness. The one-step manufacturing process of glassy gels makes them promising for various applications, such as in batteries, adhesives, and soft robotics. Further research is needed to optimize these materials for specific uses and understand their long-term stability. The discovery of glassy gels presents a significant advancement in material science, offering a versatile and innovative solution for various industries.
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