Toughness of the squid-synthetic polymer double network gel (VIDEO)

Hokkaido University

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When a notch is cut into the squid-synthetic polymer double-network gel and it is stretched with a weight of 500 grams, it does not fracture (Shou Ohmura, et al. NPG Asia Materials. January 20, 2023).

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Shou Ohmura, et al. NPG Asia Materials. January 20, 2023

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