SAC, a New Form of Self-Adapting Composite (IMAGE)

Rice University

SAC, a New Form of Self-Adapting Composite

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Rice University postdoctoral researcher Pei Dong holds a sample of SAC, a new form of self-adapting composite. The material has the ability to heal itself and to regain its original shape after extraordinary compression.

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Jeff Fitlow/Rice University

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