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Cell-inspired synthetic fibers reveal a reversible route to self-protecting smart materials
Researchers at the University of Bayreuth, together with colleagues from Freie Universität Berlin and the Leibniz Institute of Polymer Research Dresden, have developed a synthetic fiber system inspired by the cellular cytoskeleton that…
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Researchers have created synthetic fibers that mimic the cellular cytoskeleton, a key component of cells that provides structural support and protection. These fibers are capable of self-protection through a process called controlled bundling, where they can come together to shield themselves from external stress or damage.
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