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Posted: January 25, 2016 |
A new sponge-like material, discovered by Monash researchers, could have diverse and valuable real-life applications. The new elastomer could
be used to create soft, tactile robots to help care for elderly people, perform remote surgical procedures or build highly sensitive prosthetic hands.
Graphene-based cellular elastomer, or G-elastomer, is highly sensitive to pressure and vibrations. Unlike other viscoelastic substances such as
polyurethane foam or rubber, G-elastomer bounces back extremely quickly under pressure, despite its exceptionally soft nature. This unique,
dynamic response has never been found in existing soft materials.
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