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One of the useful applications is D3O (brand name) which is a non-newtonian fluid that is soft/rubber like until it takes an impact and then solidifies pretty m
by noir_lord 5y ago
One of the useful applications is D3O (brand name) which is a non-newtonian fluid that is soft/rubber like until it takes an impact and then solidifies pretty much instantly - it's used in higher end motorcycle gear.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MzJowUKgxNU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MzJowUKgxNU
- bryans 5y agoThe fluid in D3O is encapsulated in plastics, which is how it maintains its scratch and tear resistance. Whereas the entire structure of the hydrogel in the article is bare, which means the friction of a rotating tire would easily rip it to shreds -- which is why they sandwiched the gel between two sheets of something in the video.