Design of a new scaffold for smart polymeric materials (IMAGE)

Institute of Science Tokyo

Design of a new scaffold for smart polymeric materials

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This novel mechanophore could help prevent catastrophic material failures by providing an early warning when mechanical damage occurs.

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Institute of Science Tokyo

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