A reusable adhesive is typically a type of pressure-sensitive adhesive that creates a bond when pressure is applied to it. The science behind this type of adhesive involves the interaction between the adhesive and the surface it is applied to.
Tensile fabric is a type of architectural fabric that is used to create tensile structures. Tensile structures are forms of architecture that rely on the tension of the fabric to support the structure, rather than the traditional methods of using compression and bending.
Cotton typically produces flammable fibers and is treated with chemicals to be flame retardant when used for consumer products like clothing, mattresses, upholstery, and carpet. The new cotton lines were created by a multi-parent breeding approach that resulted in new opportunities for natural genes to interact and develop the unexpected trait of flame retardancy.
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Cut-resistant materials are designed to protect against cuts, slashes, and other sharp hazards. A fiber's cut resistance depends on its inherent properties and structure.
Autonomous Bleeding Detection & Control Clothing works by using a combination of sensors, actuators and smart materials to detect and react to bleeding injuries. The clothing can sense the location, severity and type of injury, such as penetrating trauma or amputation. The clothing can then adapt and apply the appropriate bleeding control method, such as pressure, hemostatic agents or tourniquets. The clothing can also communicate with the user and the medical team to provide feedback and alerts. Such clothing aims to reduce the critical time frames for bleeding control and increase the combat survivability.
Aramid fibers, such as Kevlar and Nomex, are high-strength, heat-resistant synthetic fibers commonly used in various applications, including protective gear, aerospace and automotive parts, and high-performance sporting goods. Aramid fibers are highly durable and can withstand extreme conditions, which makes them suitable for long-term use. However, when they reach the end of their useful life, recycling these fibers can be challenging due to their unique properties.
Sutures are medical devices used to stitch or close wounds, incisions, or lacerations in the body. They are designed to hold tissue together until it heals. Sutures are commonly used in surgery and are important for proper wound healing and minimizing scarring.
Textiles can be used to reinforce and stabilize existing structures, or to create flexible and resilient structures that can better withstand seismic forces. For example, fiber reinforced polymer composites (FRPs) can be used to wrap and strengthen concrete columns, beams, and slabs, and textile-reinforced inflatable structures can be used as seismic isolation devices to reduce the transmission of seismic waves from the ground to the building. Let's look at the FRP's closely
Mooring ropes connect a vessel to the pier. Tension on these ropes can change rapidly as a result of tides, swells, and changes in the ship's draft due to cargo handling operations. Normally, sailors adjust tension manually, but it is extremely challenging to adjust it in response to rapidly changing real-time weather and sea conditions. A smart mooring rope with a built-in sensor cable that can measure tension and stretching of the rope is developed and in trials phase.