American scientists from North Carolina State University have developed a new class of materials that are highly durable and sticky (adhesive), and at the same time 50% consist of liquid. The new materials were called glass or glassy gels. The study was published in the scientific journal Nature.
Glassy gels have unique properties that make them particularly noteworthy:
To create glassy gels, scientists mixed glassy polymers with an ionic liquid. The mixture was then poured into a mold and cured using ultraviolet light. This process allows the creation of gels from many different polymers and ionic liquids, although not all classes of polymers can be used to produce them.
Glassy gels combine the properties of glassy polymers and gels, which opens up wide possibilities for their use:
The creation of glassy gels is considered a significant achievement in the field of materials science. These new materials combine strength, elasticity and high adhesion, making them promising for use in various industries and technologies.
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