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Next Generation Material that Adapts to its History

Material that learns
The shape and conductivity of the pillars formed by magnetic beads in a magnetic field depend on the fields’ strength and history.

Responsive material changes its behavior based on earlier conditions
Inspired by living systems, researchers at Aalto University have developed a new material that changes its electrical behaviour based on previous experience, effectively giving it a basic form of adaptive memory. Such adaptive materials could play a vital role in the next generation of medical and environmental sensors, as well as in soft robots or active surfaces.

Responsive materials have become common in a range of applications, from glasses that darken in sunlight to drug delivery systems...

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