NASA-Funded Research Yields Incredibly Fast Self-Healing Material
- 9 years ago
A research endeavor funded by NASA has successfully resulted in the creation of a material that, upon being punctured, can heal itself in seconds.
A research endeavor funded by NASA has successfully resulted in the creation of a material that, upon being punctured, can heal itself in seconds.
While similar developments have been made in the past, this one is unique in terms of composition and recovery speed.
The achievement comes down to a single special ingredient that solidifies when exposed to air.
It is mixed in with a liquid and then sandwiched between two solid polymer panels.
When the cover pieces are pierced, the substance leaps into action.
Video taken during testing shows that even a speeding bullet can’t keep th
A research endeavor funded by NASA has successfully resulted in the creation of a material that, upon being punctured, can heal itself in seconds.
While similar developments have been made in the past, this one is unique in terms of composition and recovery speed.
The achievement comes down to a single special ingredient that solidifies when exposed to air.
It is mixed in with a liquid and then sandwiched between two solid polymer panels.
When the cover pieces are pierced, the substance leaps into action.
Video taken during testing shows that even a speeding bullet can’t keep th