Nanocomposite Crazing (IMAGE) Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Caption Researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute have discovered a new technique for provoking unusual crazing behavior in epoxy composites. The crazing, which causes the composite to deform into a network of nanoscale pillar-like fibers that bridge together both sides of a crack and slow its growth, could lead to tougher, more durable components for aircraft and automobiles. Credit Rensselaer/Koratkar Usage Restrictions please include photo credit License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.