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New blending method gives common polymers a visible, reversible stress signal

New blending method gives common polymers a visible, reversible stress signal
Phys.org Monday 07 September 2026, 14:20 UTC 1 min read
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Polymeric materials, such as plastics and rubbers, are essential in everyday life. However, detecting where mechanical stress is concentrated inside them remains a challenge.

Polymeric materials, such as plastics and rubbers, are essential in everyday life. However, detecting where mechanical stress is concentrated inside them remains a challenge.
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