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A quirky fluid that has robotic capabilities.

Authors :
Brun, P.-T.
Source :
Nature; Apr2024, Vol. 628 Issue 8008, p508-509, 2p
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Scientists have designed a liquid that behaves as both a solid and a fluid owing to the presence of tiny gas-filled capsules. An unusual relationship between pressure and volume enables this material to grasp fragile objects. Capsule-filled liquid straddles solid and fluid phases. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00280836
Volume :
628
Issue :
8008
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Nature
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
176584396
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-024-00888-x