STRAIN 2 (IMAGE)

Rice University

STRAIN 2

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A Rice University lab tests material covered in strain-sensing smart skin. The multilayer coating contains carbon nanotubes that fluoresce when under strain, matching the strain experienced by the material underneath.

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Jeff Fitlow/Rice University

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