Dynamic polymer network points the way to truly recyclable plastics
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DOI: 10.1038/d41586-019-01209-3
Abstract: Crosslinked polymer networks known as thermoset plastics have many applications, but can’t be reshaped or recycled. A thermoset with reorganizable crosslinks retains its useful properties, but has recyclability built in.Thermosets that can be converted back… read more here.
Keywords: points way; network points; truly recyclable; dynamic polymer ... See more keywords
Octobot - A robot octopus points the way to soft robotics
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DOI: 10.1109/mspec.2017.7864755
Abstract: The sun was sparkling on the Mediterranean sea on the afternoon when a graduate student from my lab tossed our prize robot into the water for the first time. I watched nervously as our electronic… read more here.
Keywords: points way; octobot robot; robot octopus; robotics ... See more keywords