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Biological, Biomedical, Biomaterials | Mechanical Properties

Researchers Take Inspiration From Hair To Build New Materials For Body Armor

By Kalyan Kumar January 24, 2017

Researchers found that hair withstands 80% deformation with no breaking and can revert to its original shape when stressed.

Read the article in Tech Times.

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