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Mechanophore cross-linking enhances ballistic energy dissipation of polymers

Nature Wednesday 03 June 2026, 00:00 UTC By Jeremiah A. Johnson 1 min read
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Nature, Published online: 03 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10557-wEmbedding a small fraction of force-sensitive mechanophores as cross-links into common polymers enhances ballistic energy dissipation.

Nature, Published online: 03 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10557-w

Embedding a small fraction of force-sensitive mechanophores as cross-links into common polymers enhances ballistic energy dissipation.
doi:10.1038 (ORG)
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