Elastocapillarity constitutes a fascinating field at the intersection of soft matter physics and fluid mechanics, wherein the interplay between capillary forces and elastic deformations is harnessed ...

Nearly a decade after they first demonstrated that soft materials could guide the formation of superconductors, Cornell researchers have achieved a one-step, 3D printing method that produces ...

A research team discovers universal mechanism that leads to adhesion hysteresis in soft materials. Through a combination of experimental observations and simulations, the team demonstrated that ...

(Nanowerk Spotlight) Soft materials such as polymers, rubbers, and hydrogels play a significant role in your everyday life. From your car's tires to the elastic in your favorite loungewear, from ...

If your hand lotion is a bit runnier than usual coming out of the bottle, it might have something to do with the goop's "mechanical memory." Soft gels and lotions are made by mixing ingredients until ...

The mechanics behind the collapse of soft materials structure have befuddled researchers for decades. In a new study, researchers uncover a metric that finally correlates microscopic-level processes ...

A team of researchers led by the University of California San Diego has developed soft yet durable materials that glow in response to mechanical stress, such as compression, stretching or twisting.

Rockville, March 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The soft magnetic material market is anticipated to reach an impressive US$ 63,420.2 million in 2024. Moreover, the demand for these materials is expected ...