Researchers capture nanoparticle movements to forge new materials (IMAGE)
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Remarkable materials, such as the rugged yet lightweight skeletons of deep-sea sponges, have inspired engineers to develop highly advanced metamaterials that can adapt to extreme environments. A new study is taking this concept to the next level by bridging the knowledge gap between macro- and nanoscale self-assembling materials to advance technologies in multiple fields, including robotics, mechanical engineering and information technology.
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Photo courtesy NOAA Okeanos Explorer Program
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