The model shows the helical deformation of the metamaterial. Thanks to this mechanism, storing a high amount of energy is possible without breakages. (Illustrations: IAM, KIT / Collage: Anja Sefrin, KIT) (IMAGE)

Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT)

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