Scientists have created plastics that "can be deformed and temporarily fixed in a second, new shape by illumination with light having certain wavelengths. These programmed materials will only switch back to their original shape when exposed to light of specific different wavelengths. "
Does anyone want to comment on possible applications for this technology?
PhysOrg: Smart plastics change shape with light
Thursday, April 14, 2005
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