4D material changes shape (IMAGE)

University of Illinois Chicago

4D material changes shape

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The 4D material changes shape in response to water. The grey side of the material in the image absorbs water faster than the blue side, causing it to bend into a "C" shape.

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Yu Bin Lee

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