Inspired by the shape-shifting skin of octopuses, Penn State researchers developed a smart hydrogel that can change appearance, texture, and shape on command. The material is programmed using a ...

These novel materials can change, fix, and retain their shape reversibly by using magnetic fields and ultraviolet light. (Nanowerk News) Magnetic micropillar arrays consist of tiny, vertical ...

Smart textiles may be the catalyst for a more environmentally-friendly fashion industry. According to panelists at a recent EcoSessions discussion in New York City, a mixture of greener innovation, ...

Color-changing light-emitting fibers woven into fabric enable flexible, pixel-level displays for smart textiles, opening new possibilities for wearable communication. (Nanowerk Spotlight) Imagine a ...

DS-CAN-based magnetic micropillar arrays allow reversible, on-demand, and contactless shape reconfiguration and shape fixation, through exposure to ultraviolet light at room temperature or upon ...