Researchers at Stanford University have created a new flexible skin-like material that has the ability to heal itself, which could pave the way for a new generation of prosthetics. Further development could also lead to regeneration of organs and limitless other possibilities. Led by Zhenan Bao, Ph.D., a Stanford chemical engineer, the research team created a self-healing polymer that isn’t as brittle as other silicon versions of synthetic skin. More importantly, it has the potential to be more like real skin by offering enhanced sensitivity to touch.
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A Luke Skywalker-Type Arm's Just the Start for Revolutionary Polymer
Posted by: Peter Suciu November 15, 2012 07:00 AMResearchers at Stanford University have created a new flexible skin-like material that has the ability to heal itself, which could pave the way for a new generation of prosthetics. Further development could also lead to regeneration of organs and limitless other possibilities. Led by Zhenan Bao, Ph.D., a Stanford chemical engineer, the research team created a self-healing polymer that isn’t as brittle as other silicon versions of synthetic skin. More importantly, it has the potential to be more like real skin by offering enhanced sensitivity to touch.