Light-controlled polymers can switch between sturdy and soft

Researchers have designed a polymer material that can change its structure in response to light, converting from a rigid substance to a softer one that can heal itself when damaged.

from Engineering and Construction News – ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/07/180718131139.htm

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