Engineering a Tougher Fiber (VIDEO)

North Carolina State University

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North Carolina State University researchers have developed a fiber that combines the elasticity of rubber with the strength of a metal, resulting in a tougher material that could be incorporated into a variety of applications.

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Michael Dickey, North Carolina State University

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